Vargas-Blasco C.a· Martin-Fumadó C.a,b,c· Benet-Travé J.a,b· Fuz F.d· Romero G.e· Autran M.e· Arimany-Manso J.a,b

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aChair of Professional Liability and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
bProfessional Liability Department, Barcelona’s College of Physicians, Barcelona, Spain
cMedicine Department, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
dRisk Management Department, Sham Spain, Relyens Group, Barcelona, Spain
eRisk Management Department, Sham France, Relyens Group, Lyon, France

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Article / Publication Details

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Received: July 22, 2022
Accepted: August 14, 2022
Published online: October 04, 2022

Number of Print Pages: 5
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0042-1138 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0399 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/UIN

Abstract

Introduction: The study aimed to analyze testicular torsion (TT) claims settled with compensation to have data available as the basis for making recommendations to decrease clinical risk and prevent claims. TT is a urological emergency with a high rate of orchiectomy, representing one of the main reasons for urological claims. Methods: Data were analyzed from personal majority policy and from the public sector of Catalonia (Spain), as well as data from the main medical civil liability insurance firm at healthcare centers in France in the period from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2018. Results: Fifty Spanish and 51 French cases were analyzed. Statistical differences were logged in the two settings analyzed in performing ultrasounds, in the area where primary care was provided and with regard to settlement amounts. Diagnosis was late in 76.2% of cases. Discussion: The medical action time from the onset of symptoms and Doppler testicular ultrasound in cases of questionable differential diagnoses is key to prognoses to save the testicles. Properly filling out the emergency report and the rest of medical records are essential for receiving correct medical care and defending possible claims.

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First-Page Preview

Received: July 22, 2022
Accepted: August 14, 2022
Published online: October 04, 2022

Number of Print Pages: 5
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0

ISSN: 0042-1138 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0399 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/UIN

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