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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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What is a ureteropelvic junction obstruction? A ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a blockage of urine flow from the renal pelvis to the ureter. The renal pelvis is the part of the kidney that collects the urine made by the kidney and the …
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Testicles are two egg-shaped structures with a firm, slightly spongy feel located below the penis in the sac of loose skin called the scrotum. The size of the testicles should be roughly the same. Two main functions of the testicles include sperm and …