Ischemia, whether from ligation or torsion, causes ultrastructural changes on the contralateral testis

Savas, Mustafa; OZOGUL, C; KARAÖZ, E; BEZIR, M

doi:10.1080/003655902320248281

Ischemia, whether from ligation or torsion, causes ultrastructural changes on the contralateral testis

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Savas C., OZOGUL C., KARAÖZ E., BEZIR M.

SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, vol.36, no.4, pp.302-306, 2002 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 36 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2002
Doi Number: 10.1080/003655902320248281
Journal Name: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.302-306
Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Unilateral testicular torsion results with a decrease in contralateral testicular blood flow caused by a reflexive sympathetic response. The aim of this study was to investigate whether twisting of the spermatic cord, or testicular ischemia without twisting, activates this reflex mechanism and causes ultrastructural changes in the contralateral side.