Testicular torsion and climate changes in macroregions of São Paulo, Brazil.

Joao Roberto Paladino Júnior Fernando Korkes Sidney Glina

Published in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2021)

Decrease in temperature was associated with testicular torsion in three macroregions of São Paulo. The findings support the theory of cold weather like a trigger in occurrence of testicular torsion in a tropical climate region.

Keyphrases

climate change
germ cell
risk assessment