Testicular torsion in the inguinal region in an extremely low birth weight infant
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Testicular torsion in the inguinal region in an extremely low birth weight infant
Testicular torsion is rare in newborn infants. However, its frequency has increased, most of which are reported in full-term infants. We diagnosed and treated testicular torsion in an extremely low birth weight infant (ELBWI). A 2×2 cm red mass was palpable in the left groin of a 24-week-old, 745 g, male newborn at 23 days of age. Left testicular torsion was diagnosed, and emergent orchiopexy w...
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عنوان ژورنال: Korean Journal of Pediatrics
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1738-1061
DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2010.53.9.852