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To determine whether low ambient temperature and seasonal changes correlate with the onset and etiology of testicular torsion.

November 20, 1982BMJOpen Access

Association of cold weather with testicular torsion.

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To determine whether low ambient temperature and seasonal changes correlate with the onset and etiology of testicular torsion.
Retrospective review of 46 patients presenting with verified testicular torsion over a five-year period across two hospitals in Dublin.
Analyzed ambient meteorological temperature and seasonal patterns corresponding to each patient's presentation.
In 40 of 46 patients (87.0%), torsion occurred when local ambient temperature was below 2 °C (statistically significant).
The incidence of testicular torsion was significantly higher during the cold months of the year compared to warmer periods.

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Retrospective study observes higher testicular torsion rates at temperatures below 2 °C in hospital patients, indicating ambient cold influences condition onset.

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Shukla et al. (1982) studied this question.

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Retrospective study observes higher testicular torsion rates at temperatures below 2 °C in hospital patients, indicating ambient cold influences condition onset.

Association of cold weather with testicular torsion.

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Association of cold weather with testicular torsion.

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