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Medical emergencies in Vietnam highlight risks of testicular torsion
Medical professionals in Vietnam are highlighting the critical nature of testicular torsion, a surgical emergency that can lead to permanent loss of reproductive function if not treated immediately.
In Quang Ninh, Bãi Cháy Hospital reported that a 14-year-old boy required the surgical removal of his right testicle after presenting with severe swelling and pain. The condition was diagnosed as necrosis resulting from torsion, which occurred after the boy jumped into a lake. Doctors noted that the delay in seeking medical attention meant the organ could no longer be preserved.
Similarly, at Bach Mai Hospital, doctors successfully performed an emergency intervention on a 14-year-old boy, managing to preserve his testicle through a rapid response protocol. However, at the Hospital of Tropical Diseases, a 13-year-old boy suffered the loss of one testicle because the condition was not addressed promptly. Medical experts warn that sudden, intense pain in the groin area requires immediate medical evaluation to prevent irreversible damage.
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Bai Chay Hospital · Bạch Mai Hospital · Hospital of Tropical Diseases · Nguyen Van Quyet · Nguyễn Minh Tuấn
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 13-year-old boy at the Hospital of Tropical Diseases required the removal of one testicle due to delayed treatment for torsion. baoxaydung.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 14-year-old boy in Quang Ninh had his right testicle removed due to necrosis caused by testicular torsion.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Doctors at Bach Mai Hospital successfully intervened in a 14-year-old boy's case of testicular torsion, preserving his testicle. baoxaydung.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Testicular torsion occurs when the testicle rotates around the spermatic cord, obstructing blood flow.