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i had my testicular torsion (left 1)opperation 1.5 years ago it was saved well in time but now i feel its shrinking can this happen after this long ?
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Yes,...: Intraoperative decision to save or fix testis is not always accurate, largely based on surgeon's experience and judgment. A partially damaged testis but saved may take time to resolve and heal resulting in atrophic testis in a later day as described. So, the described scenario does happen.
Answered on Apr 19, 2014
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