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What is testicular torsion? The testicle has attachments that hold it in place in the scrotum. Occasionally, these attachments do not exist and the testicle can twist. When the testicle twists on itself it causes the blood supply to kink and the …
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Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a condition where the ureter, the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder, is blocked at the top portion where it leaves the kidney. This can be due to a number of conditions, including congenital …
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The bladder is a hollow balloon-shaped organ, located in the pelvis, that stores urine until ready for release. Urine is produced in the kidneys and flows into the bladder through tubes called ureters. The bladder is mostly composed of muscle, which …