Association between meteorological factors and testicular torsion: A scoping review of clinical research evidence.

BACKGROUND

Testicular torsion is a common scrotal emergency in urology and delayed diagnosis can lead to loss of the testis. The research results concerning the relationship between climatic factors and testicular torsion are inconsistent. This scoping review aims to summarize and analyze current clinical studies that have investigated the relationship between meteorological factors and testicular torsion, in order to improve clinicians' understanding of testicular torsion.

METHODS

A comprehensive search of four major foreign databases was conducted to identify relevant literature on the correlation between meteorological factors and testicular torsion. The search period spanned from the inception of the databases to 12 June 2024. A scoping review method was employed, with the collected literature information subjected to visual analysis using charts and tables.

RESULTS

A total of 111 articles were retrieved, and following initial and secondary screening, 19 articles were included for summary and analysis.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings indicate that testicular torsion is related to low temperatures and large diurnal temperature differences. To further elucidate the etiology of testicular torsion, it is necessary to expand the sample size and design more rigorous research protocols.