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Hi, i'm fairly certain i have bell clappers of the testis, i'm wondering if i need surgery to prevent torsion as for a while i've felt as if maybe my ?

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Dr. Tin Ngo answered

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See a urologist: If you have a bell clapper you could also elect for an orchiopexy prophylactically to make sure you don't develop a torsion. This is especially true if you've hard intermittent pain on that side.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/29/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm fairly certain i have bell clappers of the testis, i'm wondering if i need surgery to prevent torsion as for a while i've felt as if maybe my ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tin Ngo answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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