# Medical emergencies involving testicular torsion in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-emergencies-involving-testicular-torsion-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-09-28T16:52:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Medical professionals in Vietnam are emphasizing the urgency of treating testicular torsion to prevent permanent loss of reproductive function. 

In Ho Chi Minh City, surgeons at Gia Dinh People's Hospital successfully performed emergency surgeries on two young men, aged 20 and 28, within a single night. In both instances, the patients sought care within a critical six-hour window, allowing doctors to restore blood circulation and preserve the organs.

Subsequent reports from various hospitals, including Bãi Cháy, Bach Mai, and the Hospital of Tropical Diseases, highlight the varying outcomes based on response time. While some pediatric patients have had their testicles preserved through rapid intervention, others, including a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old, suffered necrosis and required surgical removal due to delays in seeking medical attention. Experts warn that sudden, intense groin pain requires immediate evaluation to avoid irreversible damage.

## Claims

- A 14-year-old boy in Quang Ninh had his right testicle removed due to necrosis caused by testicular torsion. (single source)
- Testicular torsion occurs when the testicle rotates around the spermatic cord, obstructing blood flow. (single source)
- Doctors at Bach Mai Hospital successfully intervened in a 14-year-old boy's case of testicular torsion, preserving his testicle. (single source)
- A 13-year-old boy at the Hospital of Tropical Diseases required the removal of one testicle due to delayed treatment for torsion. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Medical emergencies in Vietnam highlight risks of testicular torsion

Medical experts in Vietnam warn of the dangers of testicular torsion, noting recent cases where boys aged 13 and 14 required surgery, sometimes resulting in the loss of a testicle due to delayed treatment.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-emergencies-in-vietnam-highlight-risks-of-testicular-torsion

### 2026-09-17: Gia Dinh People's Hospital performs emergency surgeries for two testicular torsion cases

Doctors at Gia Dinh People's Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City successfully performed emergency surgeries to save the testicles of two young men suffering from testicular torsion in one night.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gia-dinh-peoples-hospital-performs-emergency-surgeries-for-two-testicular-torsion-cases

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