Diagnosis of Testicular Torsion by Measuring Attenuation of Dual Wavelengths in Transmission Geometry Across the Testis: An Experimental Study in a Rat Model

CANPOLAT M., YÜCEL S., Sircan-Kucuksayan A., Kol A., Kazanci H. O., Denkceken T.

UROLOGY, vol.79, no.4, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 79 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.12.005
  • Journal Name: UROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

OBJECTIVE To develop a noninvasive and real-time dual-wavelengths optic system to detect testicular torsion in an animal model. Diagnosis of testicular torsion is challenging in emergency conditions and frequently ends with surgical exploration.