Neonatal and perinatal testicular torsion (NTT and PTT) are serious conditions that can occur in newborns, leading to potential loss of the affected testicle if not diagnosed and treated promptly.

It starts when the testicle twists the spermatic cord (which brings blood to the scrotum) and cuts off the blood supply to the testicles and scrotal tissue. Testicular torsion can occur at any time in ...