Bell clapper deformity is one of the causes of testicular torsion. In males born with bell clapper deformity, the testes hang in the scrotum that can swing freely, resembling a clapper in a bell. This may lead to twisting of the testicle. Bell clapper deformity is often treated by a day case operation to fix the testicles in the scrotum, called scrotal fixation of testes.
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I have bell clapper deformity and testicular torsion. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male who was recently diagnosed with bell clapper deformity and intermittent testicular torsion. We are unsure if it was onset by trauma or supplement use. The current recommendation given to me by the doctors is to perform an Orchiopexy as a preventative measure for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bell Clapper deformity is congenital (since birth) but may have been noticed only now. In this, the testis is suspended at an abnormal angle and is more prone to torsion. The muscle around the testicles is oriented in an oblique manner and so when it contracts during... Read Full »
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