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Sex-based Disparities in the Management of Pediatric Gonadal Torsion

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In 2015, the U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) implemented a quality metric to expedite surgery for testicular torsion (TT), but not ovarian torsion (OT). This study examined OR timing among children with suspected TT and OT before and after this metric.

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Testicular TorsionOvarian TorsionPediatric UrologySex-based DisparitiesSurgical TimingQuality MetricsPediatric Emergency Surgery

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#TesticularTorsion#OvarianTorsion#PediatricUrology#HealthEquity#SurgicalOutcomes

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Sex-based Disparities in the Management of Pediatric Gonadal Torsion. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-03-14. https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/article/8150

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