Malpractice Litigation and Testicular Torsion in the Spanish Setting: Lessons to Learn

Gómez‐Durán, Esperanza L.; Vargas-Blasco, César; Martín-Fumadó, Carles; Bruguera, Roger; Benet-Travé, Josep; Arimany–Manso, Josep

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2015.11.041

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“…Urology is considered a speciality with a moderatehigh risk of claims for medical professional liability (MPL), and testicular disorders are among the pathologies with the highest claims in this field [3][4][5][6]. Thus, TT is one of the diagnoses most commonly involved in MPL claims in urology and, more specifically, among pediatric patients.…”

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Clinical Safety Recommendations for Testicular Torsion: Analysis of 101 Claims Settled with Compensation in Spain and France

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Introduction: The study aimed to analyze testicular torsion (TT) claims settled with compensation to have data available as the basis for making recommendations to decrease clinical risk and prevent claims. TT is a urological emergency with a high rate of orchiectomy, representing one of the main reasons for urological claims. Methods: Data were analyzed from personal majority policy and from the public sector of Catalonia (Spain), as well as data from the main medical civil liability insurance firm at healthcare centers in France in the period from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2018. Results: Fifty Spanish and 51 French cases were analyzed. Statistical differences were logged in the two settings analyzed in performing ultrasounds, in the area where primary care was provided and with regard to settlement amounts. Diagnosis was late in 76.2% of cases. Discussion: The medical action time from the onset of symptoms and Doppler testicular ultrasound in cases of questionable differential diagnoses is key to prognoses to save the testicles. Properly filling out the emergency report and the rest of medical records are essential for receiving correct medical care and defending possible claims.

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