Can you feel the twist?

The spermatic vein is an important blood vessel in the male reproductive system that transports blood to the testicles. When the spermatic cord is twisted, the blood supply to the testicles and accessory structures is blocked, which can cause significant swelling and pain. Because the spermatic vein is shallow, it is usually palpable when dilated or congested.

After diagnosis, the patient needs to undergo manual reduction or surgery to relieve the spermatic cord torsion in time to restore normal blood circulation and prevent fertility decline.