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male reproductive anatomy, testicular torsion repair, testicular torsion repair is surgery to untangle the twisted spermatic cord that is causing testicular torsion testicular torsion, problem most often encountered by boys at early puberty, after birth, occur at any age, torsion occurs, the testicle turns, spins on the axis of its blood supply, blocking the flow of blood, testicle, prolonged, tissue death, in the testicle, resulting in pain, swelling, testicular damage, 1 in 4,000 males, general anesthesia, used in testicular torsion repair, an incision is made, in the scrotum, testicle is uncoiled, sutures, placed to keep the testis from rotating again, unaffected testicle is also secured, the unaffected side is at increased risk, torsion at a later date, testicular torsion, considered an emergency, surgery, performed, 4 to 6 hours of onset of symptoms to save the testicle, risks, anesthesia, reactions to medications, problems breathing, surgery, bleeding, infection, excessive bleeding occurs, surgical site, a general ill feeling occurs, signs of infection develop, fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, surgery is performed in time, complete recovery is expected, one testicle has to be removed, remaining healthy testicle should provide enough hormones, normal male maturation, sex life, fertility, after surgery, ice packs, relieve pain, swelling, a scrotal support worn, week after surgery, normal activity resumed gradually.