How are they treated? Bell Clapper Testes can be treated by a day case operation to fix the testicles in the scrotum. This operation is called Scrotal Fixation of Testes. If your son develops pain in their testicle you should take them straight to your local Emergency Department.

How common is bell clapper deformity?

This congenital abnormality is present in approximately 12% of males and is bilateral in 40% of cases. The bell clapper deformity allows the testicle to twist spontaneously on the spermatic cord.

Can ultrasound detect bell clapper?

The most common symptom is acute testicular pain and the most common underlying cause, a bell-clapper deformity. The diagnosis is often made clinically but if it is in doubt, an ultrasound is helpful in confirming the diagnosis.