PK \_rels/PK \ docProps/PK \ppt/PK \ ppt/_rels/PK \ ppt/charts/PK \ppt/charts/_rels/PK \ppt/embeddings/PK \ ppt/media/PK \ppt/slideLayouts/PK \ppt/slideLayouts/_rels/PK \ppt/slideMasters/PK \ppt/slideMasters/_rels/PK \ ppt/slides/PK \ppt/slides/_rels/PK \ ppt/theme/PK \ppt/notesMasters/PK \ppt/notesMasters/_rels/PK \ppt/notesSlides/PK \ppt/notesSlides/_rels/PK \99[Content_Types].xml PK \]] _rels/.rels PK \p!docProps/app.xml 0 0 Microsoft Office PowerPoint On-screen Show (16:9) 0 30 30 0 0 false Fonts Used 2 Theme 1 Slide Titles 30 Arial Calibri Office Theme Slide 1Slide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Slide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 13Slide 14Slide 15Slide 16Slide 17Slide 18Slide 19Slide 20Slide 21Slide 22Slide 23Slide 24Slide 25Slide 26Slide 27Slide 28Slide 29Slide 30 PptxGenJS false false false 16.0000 PK \rdocProps/core.xml Torsion of the Testis PptxGenJS Presentation Prof. Zahid Mahmood Prof. Zahid Mahmood 1 2026-07-12T03:44:28Z 2026-07-12T03:44:28Z PK \5ͨppt/_rels/presentation.xml.rels PK \Oݨ ppt/theme/theme1.xmlPK \]x[[ppt/presentation.xml PK \Xppt/presProps.xml PK \ppt/tableStyles.xml PK \D >00ppt/viewProps.xml PK \H7t!ppt/slideLayouts/slideLayout1.xml PK \ђ77,ppt/slideLayouts/_rels/slideLayout1.xml.rels PK \kQ Q ppt/slides/slide1.xml بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِIn the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most MercifulPK \3 ppt/slides/_rels/slide1.xml.rels PK \.ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide1.xml 1PK \:A*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide1.xml.rels PK \ܵBRRppt/slides/slide2.xml Torsion of the TestisA Surgical EmergencyProf. Zahid MahmoodMBBS, FCPS — General & Laparoscopic SurgeonPK \2- ppt/slides/_rels/slide2.xml.rels PK \ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide2.xml 2PK \xշ*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide2.xml.rels PK \/Вppt/slides/slide3.xml Did You Know?You have only 6 hours to save the testis.After 6 hours, the testis may die.A teenager's severe scrotal pain is torsion, until you prove otherwise.Missing it can mean losing the testis.Ultrasound must never delay surgery.PK \W/ ppt/slides/_rels/slide3.xml.rels PK \K |Őppt/notesSlides/notesSlide3.xml 3PK \9 Y*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide3.xml.rels PK \;`ppt/slides/slide4.xml Learning OutcomesDefine torsion of the testis.Describe the bell-clapper deformity.Recognise the clinical features early.Plan urgent investigation and management.Understand why fixation is bilateral.PK \` ppt/slides/_rels/slide4.xml.rels PK \vsppt/notesSlides/notesSlide4.xml 4PK \J *ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide4.xml.rels PK \£*ppt/slides/slide5.xml DefinitionTwisting of the spermatic cord.This cuts off the testicular blood supply.It causes ischaemia and severe pain.A true urological surgical emergency.Common in boys and young men.PK \5 ppt/slides/_rels/slide5.xml.rels PK \W8ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide5.xml 5PK \Qe*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide5.xml.rels PK \5Xppt/slides/slide6.xml Surgical AnatomyTestis is suspended by the spermatic cord.Tunica vaginalis normally covers front and sides.High tunica investment allows free rotation.This is the bell-clapper deformity.The deformity is usually bilateral.PK \ج+ ppt/slides/_rels/slide6.xml.rels PK \zppt/notesSlides/notesSlide6.xml 6PK \=|*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide6.xml.rels PK \֮ppt/slides/slide7.xml Types of TorsionIntravaginal — within the tunica vaginalis.Common in adolescents and young men.Due to bell-clapper deformity.Extravaginal — whole cord and tunica twist.Seen mainly in newborn infants.PK \F ppt/slides/_rels/slide7.xml.rels PK \)lppt/notesSlides/notesSlide7.xml 7PK \|g*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide7.xml.rels PK \*j5ppt/slides/slide8.xml Who Is AffectedPeak age is ten to twenty-five years.Most common around puberty.May follow minor trauma or exertion.Often wakes the patient from sleep.Can occur with an undescended testis.PK \6 ppt/slides/_rels/slide8.xml.rels PK \iސppt/notesSlides/notesSlide8.xml 8PK \pO*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide8.xml.rels PK \1Ťppt/slides/slide9.xml PathophysiologyCord twists and obstructs venous return.Testis becomes congested and swollen.Arterial supply is then cut off.Ischaemia leads to infarction.Damage is irreversible after six hours.PK \>$ ppt/slides/_rels/slide9.xml.rels PK \qppt/notesSlides/notesSlide9.xml 9PK \1*ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide9.xml.rels PK \ppt/slides/slide10.xml Clinical Features — SymptomsSudden severe pain in the testis.Pain may spread to groin or abdomen.Nausea and vomiting are common.Often starts during sleep or activity.Previous similar episodes may be reported.PK \Ѳ!ppt/slides/_rels/slide10.xml.rels PK \O ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide10.xml 10PK \T+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide10.xml.rels PK \pppt/slides/slide11.xml Clinical Features — SignsTestis is swollen, tender and firm.High-riding, elevated testis in the scrotum.Testis often lies in a transverse position.Cremasteric reflex is usually absent.Prehn's sign negative — elevation gives no relief.PK \;!ppt/slides/_rels/slide11.xml.rels PK \s6ӑ ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide11.xml 11PK \O+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide11.xml.rels PK \/jppt/slides/slide12.xml Differential DiagnosisEpididymo-orchitis — gradual onset, fever.Torsion of a testicular appendage.Strangulated inguinal hernia.Idiopathic scrotal oedema.When in doubt, explore surgically.PK \c!ppt/slides/_rels/slide12.xml.rels PK \*)@ ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide12.xml 12PK \Fb+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide12.xml.rels PK \[YBppt/slides/slide13.xml InvestigationsDiagnosis is mainly clinical.Colour Doppler shows reduced or absent flow.Ultrasound must not delay surgery.Urinalysis helps exclude infection.Never wait for tests if suspicious.PK \x!ppt/slides/_rels/slide13.xml.rels PK \Ї ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide13.xml 13PK \yv+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide13.xml.rels PK \lWppt/slides/slide14.xml Management — PrinciplesImmediate surgical exploration of the scrotum.Aim to operate within six hours.Untwist the cord and assess viability.Manual detorsion may be a temporary measure.Keep the patient nil by mouth.PK \O!ppt/slides/_rels/slide14.xml.rels PK \0 ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide14.xml 14PK \?ݤ+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide14.xml.rels PK \ppt/slides/slide15.xml Surgical TreatmentExpose the testis through a scrotal incision.Untwist and wrap in warm swabs.If viable, fix it — orchidopexy.Use non-absorbable sutures at three points.If non-viable, perform orchidectomy.PK \*R!ppt/slides/_rels/slide15.xml.rels PK \Qz ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide15.xml 15PK \$Q+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide15.xml.rels PK \Vppt/slides/slide16.xml Fix Both SidesBell-clapper deformity is usually bilateral.The other testis is also at risk.Always fix the opposite testis too.This prevents future torsion.Counsel the family before surgery.PK \ !ppt/slides/_rels/slide16.xml.rels PK \  ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide16.xml 16PK \ y+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide16.xml.rels PK \ppt/slides/slide17.xml Complications & PrognosisTesticular infarction and loss.Atrophy of a salvaged testis.Possible reduced fertility later.Salvage is high if under six hours.Outcome is poor with delayed surgery.PK \檋!ppt/slides/_rels/slide17.xml.rels PK \r. ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide17.xml 17PK \BI+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide17.xml.rels PK \:ppt/slides/slide18.xml Take-Home MessageAcute scrotum is torsion until proven otherwise.Time is testis — act within six hours.Diagnosis is clinical; do not delay for scans.Explore, untwist, and fix if viable.Always fix the opposite testis as well.PK \Yh!ppt/slides/_rels/slide18.xml.rels PK \ ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide18.xml 18PK \N+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide18.xml.rels PK \6`ppt/slides/slide19.xml AssessmentTen Single-Best-Answer QuestionsPK \~!ppt/slides/_rels/slide19.xml.rels PK \0[ ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide19.xml 19PK \i+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide19.xml.rels PK \ؚppt/slides/slide20.xml MCQ 1A 14-year-old boy wakes with sudden severe left testicular pain and vomiting. The testis is high-riding and tender. What is the most likely diagnosis?A. Epididymo-orchitisB. Torsion of the testisC. Inguinal herniaD. HydroceleE. VaricoceleKey: BPK \g_!ppt/slides/_rels/slide20.xml.rels PK \7 ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide20.xml 20PK \SB+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide20.xml.rels PK \ppt/slides/slide21.xml MCQ 2A 16-year-old presents with acute scrotal pain of 3 hours. The cremasteric reflex is absent on the affected side. This finding most supports:A. EpididymitisB. Testicular tumourC. Torsion of the testisD. Idiopathic scrotal oedemaE. Mumps orchitisKey: CPK \z!ppt/slides/_rels/slide21.xml.rels PK \89| ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide21.xml 21PK \HΩ+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide21.xml.rels PK \%eppt/slides/slide22.xml MCQ 3A boy with testicular torsion has a horizontally lying testis. The underlying anatomical abnormality is:A. Patent processus vaginalisB. Bell-clapper deformityC. Undescended testisD. Ectopic testisE. Absent gubernaculumKey: BPK \dV!ppt/slides/_rels/slide22.xml.rels PK \cQc ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide22.xml 22PK \aeZ+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide22.xml.rels PK \mppt/slides/slide23.xml MCQ 4A 15-year-old has suspected torsion. Colour Doppler is not immediately available. The correct next step is:A. Wait for ultrasoundB. Start antibiotics and observeC. Immediate surgical explorationD. Admit for repeat examE. Discharge with analgesiaKey: CPK \A!ppt/slides/_rels/slide23.xml.rels PK \] ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide23.xml 23PK \ ~t+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide23.xml.rels PK \Sppt/slides/slide24.xml MCQ 5During exploration a torted testis is untwisted, wrapped in warm swabs, and regains colour. The correct management is:A. OrchidectomyB. Close and observeC. Orchidopexy of that testis onlyD. Fixation of both testesE. Biopsy the testisKey: DPK \Y!ppt/slides/_rels/slide24.xml.rels PK \`z ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide24.xml 24PK \8+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide24.xml.rels PK \}ށppt/slides/slide25.xml MCQ 6A newborn is found to have a firm, painless scrotal swelling. This suggests which type of torsion?A. IntravaginalB. ExtravaginalC. Torsion of appendix testisD. Epididymal torsionE. Mesorchial torsionKey: BPK \̜|g!ppt/slides/_rels/slide25.xml.rels PK \Y ppt/notesSlides/notesSlide25.xml 25PK \#+ppt/notesSlides/_rels/notesSlide25.xml.rels PK \Yppt/slides/slide26.xml MCQ 7A teenager presents 10 hours after the onset of severe testicular pain, and the testis is black at exploration. The appropriate treatment is:A. OrchidopexyB. Manual detorsionC. OrchidectomyD. Warm packs and waitE. 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