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detorsion

(dē-tor′shŭn)
1. Surgical therapy for torsion of a testicle, ureter, or volvulus of the bowel.
2. Correction of any bodily curvature or deformity.
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The principal treatment strategy in sigmoid volvulus (SV) is emergency endoscopic detorsion in uncomplicated patients, while emergency surgery is recommended for patients with sigmoid gangrene, sigmoid perforation, peritonitis, or unsuccessful endoscopic detorsion.
Short Communication - Determination of patients requiring elective surgery following successful endoscopic detorsion in sigmoid volvulus
Manual detorsion can be attempted if surgical exploration is not immediately available or while preparing for surgery, but this is a temporizing measure only, and surgical exploration should still be performed (Gordhan & Sadeghi-Nejad, 2015; Riccabona et al.
Testicular torsion: current evaluation and management
On a study of 16 cases of intraperitoneal renal allograft torsion, 44% of allografts were salvaged after detorsion, 38% of cases resulted in nephrectomy, and 19% of cases resulted in delayed allograft loss after detorsion [6].
Renal Allograft Torsion: US and CT Imaging Findings of a Rare Posttransplant Complication
Conservative management is not recommended because of the high risk of ischemia, and surgical detorsion alone carries a high rate of recurrence (20%-75%).
Cecal volvulus: a case report
One case in which fetus was removed per vaginum following detorsion by rolling, intense bleeding and vaginal tear occurred which was managed by suturing and pressure pack.
Uterine torsion in cattle--a study of 16 referral cases
Multiple series including two meta-analyses by Visser and Heyns report testicular salvage rates of 90% if detorsion is performed within 6 hours of the onset of symptoms, 50% at 12 hours and 10-25% at 24 hours.
An atypical presentation of testicular torsion: a case report
La escanografia es el estudio de eleccion para diagnosticar la torsion y detorsion espontanea del pediculo vascular esplenico en una etapa temprana y asi evitar el progreso a un infarto definitivo del organo.
Torsion e infarto esplenico: reporte de caso
Following detorsion, the wounds were closed with chromic 2.
Experimental testicular torsion in a rat model: effects of treatment with Pausinystalia macroceras on testis functions
The treatment of gallbladder volvulus is detorsion and cholecystectomy.
Gallbladder volvulus
After detorsion of the limb, the wound had only moderate hemorrhage, which indicated vascular compromise.
Implantation of a titanium partial limb prosthesis in a white-naped crane (Grus vipio)
Effects of melatonin on histopathological changes after experimental ovarian torsion- detorsion in cat.
Melatonin induced changes in specific growth rate, gonadal maturity, lipid and protein production in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus 1758)
2002) The protective role of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on testicular tissue after testicular torsion and detorsion.
Effects of exercise and caffeic acid phenethyl ester after chronic exercise rat model

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