[Prenatal torsion of the spermatic cord].

OBJECTIVES

Considerations on a case of prenatal torsion of the spermatic cord.

METHODS

Review of cases reported in the literature.

RESULTS

Testicular torsion rarely occurs in the perinatal period. Nearly a hundred cases with surgical confirmation have been reported.

CONCLUSIONS

Prenatal torsion is almost exclusively extravaginal, while postnatal extravaginal torsion is extremely rare. The possibility of finding a viable testis is extremely remote. The treatment should be directed at minimizing any potential perioperative complications by scheduling an elective operation after the neonate is medically stable.