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A member asked:
In 1973 when i was 8 i had testicle torsion surgery, both testicles were saved. do i still have surgical sutures securing my testicles to my scrotum ?
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Yes: Yes the suture is placed to prevent recurrence of torsion in future.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Quite possibly: If permanent suture material was used. If absorbable material was used, scar tissue likely is anchoring the testes now.
Answered 1/30/2015
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