In testicular torsion, surgery within how much time can save bility of testis
The sooner the operation is done, the better the outlook to save your testis. Ideally, the operation should be done within 6-8 hours of symptoms. If treated either manually or surgically within six hours, there is a high chance (approx. 90%) of saving the testicle. At 12 hours the rate decreases to 50%; at 24 hours it drops to 10%, and after 24 hours the ability to save the testicle approaches 0
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Urology