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To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2008.03.104 Byline: Jonathan D. Kaye, Edan Y. Shapiro, Selwyn B. Levitt, Steven C. Friedman, Jordan Gitlin, Jaime Freyle, Lane S. Palmer Keywords: testis; testicular torsion; ultrasonics; pain Abbreviations: N/A, not applicable Abstract: In the setting of signs and symptoms of testicular torsion the absence of diastolic flow and/or color flow on Doppler ultrasound has traditionally prompted emergent scrotal exploration. This practice emanates largely from the difficulty on ultrasound of distinguishing salvageable torsed testes from those that are not salvageable. We identified ultrasound findings predictive of testicular viability or the lack thereof. Author Affiliation: Division of Pediatric Urology, Schneider Children's Hospital, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Long Island, New York Article Note: (footnote) Study received institutional review board approval.