Torsion of Undescended Inguinal testis

Abstract

Torsion of undescended testis within inguinal canal is a rare surgical emergency. The delay in detection as wellas treatment may result in poor salvage of affected testes. There are limited number of such cases are reported inmedical literature. Clinical examination and early surgical intervention remain the main stay of management. Wepresent a case of a14-year-oldmale child presented to surgical OPD with abdominal pain, vomiting and rightgroin swelling. He was diagnosed as the torsion of cryptorchid testis in right inguinal canal. Emergencyexploration done through the inguinal approach and orchidopexy was carried out on the right side.