Journal of pediatric urology
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Clinical Trial
History and physical examination findings predictive of testicular torsion: an attempt to promote clinical diagnosis by house staff.
To standardize the history and physical examination of boys who present with acute scrotum and identify parameters that best predict testicular torsion. ⋯ An accurate history and physical examination of boys with acute scrotum should be primary in deciding upon further radiographic or surgical evaluation. While several forces have led to less consistent overnight resident staffing, consistent and reliable clinical evaluation of the acute scrotum using a standardized approach should reduce error, improve patient care and potentially reduce health care costs.