ANZ journal of surgery
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The study investigates the hypothesis that testicular torsion is over-diagnosed by emergency department (ED) doctors. Diagnoses made by ED doctors are compared with those made by a surgical registrar or specialist and the review outcome by a surgical registrar or specialist on diagnosis and management is evaluated. ⋯ Less experienced examiners suspect testicular torsion more frequently than surgical registrars or specialists. Review of the patient by an experienced examiner should allow for more accurate initial diagnoses and spare some children unnecessary surgical procedures.