Insurance status and timing linked to orchiectomy odds after testicular torsion in NY state
Retrospective · J Pediatr Urol · 2026-09-27. Number 5 in the UrologyWatch Top 5 for September 28, 2026.
Among 4,159 children with testicular torsion in New York State over 15 years, 26% underwent orchiectomy; government or self-pay insurance and presentation timing were associated with higher orchiectomy odds, with effects varying by age group.
Why it matters: Points to potential access or systems-level disparities affecting testicle salvage rates that may warrant institutional review.
Source: J Pediatr Urol · PubMed 42800737 · DOI 10.1016/j.jpurol.2026.106284
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