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title: "Neonatal Testicular Torsion"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/n/neonatal-testicular-torsion/
description: "Testicular Torsion is when a loose testicle twists around the spermatic chord. When this happens, it cuts off the blood flow to the testicle. It should be..."
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# Neonatal Testicular Torsion

Testicular Torsion is when a loose testicle twists around the spermatic chord. When this happens, it cuts off the blood flow to the testicle. It should be treated as a medical emergency.

Archived from the 2024 edition

## Overview

This is thankfully a rare problem, especially in newborns. But, if your newborn son is diagnosed with it, we offer information that can help.

If the testes do not properly attach to the scrotum (as a birth defect), they can move and twist. They can twist around the blood supply, and cut it off. Without its blood supply, a testicle could "die." This problem can occur during pregnancy, before delivery, or around the time of birth.

## In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

- What happens under normal conditions?
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- After Treatment
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Can this condition be prevented?
- Explore Further

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- Edition**2024 edition**
- Group**Sexual and Reproductive Health**

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