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How can testicular torsion be prevented?

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Torsion of the unaffected testis is prevented by securing it during the surgery to correct the twisted testis.

First answer by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Medicine. Contributor trust: 36 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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