Letter to the editor “Testicular pain in children: Near-infrared spectroscopy cannot differentially diagnose underlying”
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This letter responds to a study evaluating near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for diagnosing testicular torsion in children with acute scrotal pain. The authors agree with the original conclusion that NIRS is not clinically suitable for differentiating testicular torsion and emphasize the need to reinforce this finding in pediatric urology practice.
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- Trans-scrotal NIRS is not clinically reliable for diagnosing testicular torsion in pediatric patients.
- Clinical examination and ultrasound remain the gold standard for evaluating acute scrotal pain in children.
- Novel diagnostic technologies require rigorous validation before replacing established diagnostic pathways.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Letter to the editor “Testicular pain in children: Near-infrared spectroscopy cannot differentially diagnose underlying”. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-09-30. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11074
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