New characteristics of testicular torsion in children during COVID-19

Dear editor, we read with great interest an article in your journal about the characteristics of testicular torsion in children during COVID-19 pandemic in your medical center [1]. Indeed, the onset of COVID-19 pandemic poses incalculable risks and challenges to overall health strategies that will affect the condition and prognosis of children with testicular torsion. Our approach to managing testicular torsion was modified recognising the risks of COVID-19 infection. Therefore, our aim was to share the change in our clinical practice of managing children admitted with testicular torsion, and to investigate short-term outcomes after the onset of the pandemic.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research