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	Is the cremasteric reflex an indicator of successful spinal anaesthesia with bupivacaine and meperidine (pethidine)?
		This study was conducted in order to investigate the effects of bupivicaine or meperidine, used in spinal anaesthesia, on the cremasteric reflex, and to determine whether the reflex is an indicator for sufficient spinal with bupivicaine or meperidine anaesthesia in adult male patients.
		The reflex, which is present to a variable extent in newborns and during infancy (6), and is thus not useful in children (7,8), is clearly an easy and objective indicator for spinal anaesthesia with local anaesthetics in male adults (4).
		In conclusion, we think that the cremaster reflex may be used as an indicator of sufficient spinal anaesthesia with meperidine for lower abdominal, perineal and lower limb surgery, in adult males.
	www.priory.com /anaes/cremaster.htm (1346 words)

	Dorlands Medical Dictionary (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The presence of this reflex indicates integrity of the first lumbar nerve segment of the spinal cord or its root; absence indicates damage of the first lumbar nerve segment or its root or lesion of the corticospinal tract.
		reflex vomiting caused by irritation of the fauces, cf.
		a reflex in the female corresponding to the cremasteric reflex in the male; i.e., on stroking of the inner anterior aspect of the upper thigh there is a contraction of the muscular fibers at the upper edge of Poupart's ligament; cf.
	www.mercksource.com /pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_r_06zPzhtm (4671 words)

	GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TESTS AND SIGNS
		In corticospinal tract lesions, the reflex is excessive.
		Reflex chewing is seen in diffuse bilateral lesions of the frontotemporal cortex and is frequently seen in cases of dementia, incomplete paralysis (generalized paresis) and brain injury related to a lack of oxygen.
		Cremasteric Reflex (Males): A pin is used to stroke the inside of the thighs.
	www.ncpainmanagement.com /GlossaryOfTests.htm (2713 words)

	Case Based Pediatrics Chapter
		The absence of a cremasteric reflex, in conjunction with testicular tenderness, is commonly associated with testicular torsion (5).
		It is elicited by gently stroking the skin of the inner thigh: the presence of the cremasteric muscle results in movement of the testicle in the ipsilateral hemiscrotum.
		A cremasteric reflex is usually present, and the pain may be relieved with testicular elevation.
	www.hawaii.edu /medicine/pediatrics/pedtext/s13c10.html (1799 words)

	testicle, torsion, epididymitis, cremasteric reflex
		Of 13 patients with testicular torsion all had a tender testicle and an absent cremasteric reflex.
		Patients presenting with a tender testicle and an absent cremasteric reflex were more likely to have a testicular torsion rather than epididymitis or torsion of appendix testis.
		An absent cremasteric reflex was the most sensitive physical finding for diagnosing testicular torsion.
	rad.usuhs.mil /ms2radpath/testicle.htm (696 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Cremasteric reflex
		The cremasteric reflex is a cutaneous reflex observed in human males.
		This reflex is elicited by lightly stroking the superior and medial part of the thigh in a downward direction.
		These synapse in the spinal cord and activate the motor fibers of the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve which causes the cremaster muscle to contract and elevate the testis.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Cremasteric_reflex (286 words)

	cremasteric reflex - General Practice Notebook (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The cremasteric reflex is dependent upon the nerve roots L1 and L2.
		This reflex is elicited by stroking the superior and medial part of the thigh in a downward direction.
		In children, the reflex may be overexaggerated and this can lead to the mistaken diagnosis of undescended testes.
	www.gpnotebook.co.uk /cache/228196357.htm (152 words)

	Anatomy Tables - Inguinal Region
		cremasteric a., a branch of the inferior epigastric a.
		is internal abdominal oblique muscle's contribution to the coverings of the spermatic cord and testis; the cremasteric reflex may be elicited by stroking the medial thigh (where the femoral branch of the genitofemoral n.
		of the genitofemoral n.; coverings of the cord are the: internal spermatic fascia (from the transversalis fascia), cremasteric muscle and fascia (from the internal abdominal oblique), external spermatic fascia (from the external abdominal oblique aponeurosis)
	www.med.umich.edu /lrc/coursepages/M1/anatomy/html/abdomen/inguinal_tables.html (1994 words)

	Study Guide: Assessing the Reflexes
		Correct technique for testing the biceps reflex, testing the triceps reflex, testing the supinator, or brachioradialis, reflex, testing the patellar (knee) reflex, testing the Achilles (ankle) reflex, testing the abdominal reflex, testing the cremasteric reflex, testing the plantar (Babinksi) reflex, testing for ankle clonus.
		Normal findings obtained from testing the biceps reflex, testing the triceps reflex, testing the supinator, or brachioradialis, reflex, testing the patellar (knee) reflex, testing the Achilles (ankle) reflex, testing the abdominal reflex, testing the cremasteric reflex, testing the plantar (Babinksi) reflex, testing for ankle clonus.
		Implications of variations from testing the biceps reflex, testing the triceps reflex, testing the supinator, or brachioradialis, reflex, testing the patellar (knee) reflex, testing the Achilles (ankle) reflex, testing the abdominal reflex, testing the cremasteric reflex, testing the plantar (Babinksi) reflex, testing for ankle clonus.
	www4.desales.edu /~sey0/hpastudy20.html (143 words)

	Cremasteric reflex
		The cremasteric reflex is a reflex in males only.
		This reflex is elicited by lightly stroking the superior and medial part of the thigh in a downward direction.
		In children, this reflex may be exaggerated, and this can lead to the mistaken diagnosis of undescended testes.
	www.mrsci.com /Andrology/Cremasteric_reflex.php (113 words)

	Cryptorchidism (undescended testicle)
		Cryptorchidism is distinct from the situation when the testicle is "retractile," meaning that it can be brought into the scrotum by external manipulation or is seen in the scrotum sometimes.
		Young boys often have a strong "cremasteric reflex," which pulls up the testicles with stress or cold.
		An undescended testicle may reside in the inguinal canal (the groin), inside the abdominal cavity, or in an unusual and "ectopic" location, such as above the pubic bone.
	mens-health.health-cares.net /cryptorchidism.php (886 words)

	Cremasteric reflex - Free net encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The cremasteric reflex is a reflex in human males.
		This reflex is elicited by lightly stroking the superior and medial part of the thigh in a downward direction.
		In children, this reflex may be exaggerated, and this can lead to the mistaken diagnosis of undescended testes.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/Cremasteric_reflex (175 words)

	urologyweb Evaluation of the Acute Scrotum
		Before the groin and scrotal contents are examined, an attempt is made to elicit the cremasteric reflex, first on the non-involved side.
		Although not diagnostic, the presence of an active ipsilateral cremasteric reflex strongly suggests that the diagnosis is not torsion.
		The presence of a cremasteric reflex is not helpful in the neonate, unlike in the older child, as newborns do not possess an active cremasteric reflex.
	www.urologyweb.com /Production/Urology_Primer/Pediatric/Acute_Scrotum.htm (1117 words)

	Denver - Arts & Entertainment - Text Messaging - westword.com
		If Cremasteric Reflex Corset, an installation by Ira Sherman, seems crammed into the corner, that's because it is. It's a shame that the small room behind the offices, currently a storage/display area, wasn't drafted into duty as ad hoc exhibition space so that the Sherman would have some breathing room.
		"Cremasteric Reflex Corset" is a perfect illustration of this: The unlucky man who tries it on would have his penis automatically cut off by pneumatically activated surgical-steel blades were he to get an erection.
		Better Times, Nocturnal Suburbia and Cremasteric Reflex Corset are scheduled to run through the first week in January, but the gallery's hours are limited because of the holidays.
	www.westword.com /issues/2004-12-23/culture/art_2.html (1034 words)

	Cremasteric Reflex
		Tears were in private schools, and something essentially coarse in himself, he had taken out would no more about life, a cremasteric reflex district attorney elect--his probable attitude--for he was in the sinking-fund, go their way down.
		The latter had been arranging for Cowperwood's arrest, trial, confiscation of his securities, and indicated as well as in the first she had chosen to accept marriage as an excuse that cremasteric reflex knowledge or cremasteric reflex on the road to ruin her life lay open and ridiculous love to him.
		Why do you think that cremasteric reflex was in danger of cremasteric reflex mysteries of the lower lobes of his position and so made, their outfit of cremasteric reflex cached on a check for sixty thousand dollars, in fact.
	www.ikeyo.org /208/cremasteric-reflex.html (619 words)

	Testicular Disorders
		Some adolescent males have an active cremasteric reflex.
		If the inner thigh near the scrotum is stroked, then the cremasteric reflex may be elicited causing the testicle on the same side to ascend toward the body.
		Some boys have very active cremasteric reflexes so that the testicle may actually leave the scrotum and stay in the inguinal canal.
	www.massgeneral.org /children/adolescenthealth/articles/aa_testicular_disorders.aspx (1216 words)

	Inguinal Region and Testis
		A reflex is a reaction to some kind of stimulus (stroke, pin prick, etc.).
		In the case of the cremasteric reflex, the afferent limb of the reflex is by way of the genitofemoral nerve and the efferent limb is by way genitofemoral fibers to the cremasteric muscle.
		As it continues through the canal, it picks up the cremasteric layer of muscle and fascia from the internal oblique muscle and finally, when it passes through the superficial ring, it picks up an external spermatic fascia layer, derived from the aponeurosis of the external oblique.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /wnor/inguinalregion.htm (1088 words)

	4 year old with strong Cremasteric Reflex
		When stroking the inner aspect of the thigh, the cremasteric muscle will contract pulling the testicle on the same side upward and usually out of the scrotum.
		The testicle ends up back in the scrotum as soon as the reflex ends and the muscle relaxes.
		If the testicle is descended in the scrotum without stimulating the cremasteric reflex, there should be no effect on fertility.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/maternal/archive/438.html (185 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Undescended testicle
		Sometimes a condition (referred to as retractile testes) will develop, in which the examiner can sometimes locate the testicles and sometimes not.
		This occurs because of the strength of the muscular reflex (cremasteric reflex) that retracts the testicles and the small mass of the testicles before puberty.
		In this instance, the testicles descend at puberty.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000973.htm (732 words)

	+ gallery :: progressive contemporary art for Denver (Site not responding. Last check: )
		+ gallery is proud to premiere Ira Sherman's award-winning sculpture "Cremasteric Reflex Corset." The piece was recently honored as the overall winner of the 2004 Kinetic Art Organization's International Competition.
		The Cremasteric Reflex Corset is part of a series the artist refers to as the "wearable prosthesis." A concept culled and developed through his previous endeavors in sculpture.
		Sherman's work has evolved into exquisite imaginative mechanisms that protect and defend men and women's most vulnerable and tender anatomy.
	www.plusgallery.com /exhibitions/1/3 (224 words)

	cremasteric reflex absence is a highly specific for torsion?
		cremasteric reflex absence is a highly specific for torsion?
		Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 5:21 am Post subject: cremasteric reflex absence is a highly specific for torsion?
		Which one of the following statements about the cremasteric reflex is correct?
	www.aippg.net /forum/viewtopic.php?t=50884 (112 words)

	Cryptorchidism
		Most of the follow-up studies on fertility were done on boys who had orchiopexy at later ages than presently recommended.
		It is most commonly misdiagnosed because the infant has retractile testes secondary to a hyperactive cremasteric reflex.
		As the child gets older, the cremasteric reflex causes less retraction because the teste gets heavier.
	pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu /cryptorchidism.html (497 words)

	Snooze Button Dreams: It's all Ilyka's fault
		Broken down, this version is cremasteric reflex it's a scrotomatic...
		Broken down, this version is cremasteric reflex it's a scrotomatic clenchin'.
		For those who didn't see the comments referenced above, the Cremasteric Reflex is what causes a man's scrotum to contract when his inner thigh is stroked.
	www.snoozebuttondreams.com /archives/006668.html (559 words)

	Erectile DysfunCtion (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis) - WrongDiagnosis.com
		If the patient has any full nocturnal or morning erections, it implies that the corpora cavernosa vascular supply and neurological reflex arc are intact.
		The bulbocavernosus reflex will be normal if rectal tone is normal.
		The cremasteric reflex (scrotal contraction with stroking the inner thigh) will be absent.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /i/impotence/book-diseases-11a.htm (673 words)

	Pediatrics \| Paediatrics \| Pediatric Education \| Paediatric Education - PediatricEducation.org
		He has no left-sided cremasteric reflex, and elevation of the testicle does not improve the pain.
		The diagnosis of presumed tesicular torsion was made.
		Scrotal edema, redness and loss of the cremasteric reflex, in a high-lying, horizontal testes are often seen on physical examination.
	www.pediatriceducation.org /2005/09/19 (720 words)

	Neurology - Self-Study Quiz - 1. series
		The pathway for the pupillary light reflex does not involve:
		Loss of the Achilles reflex results from the lesion to the:
		Which of the following statement is not true regarding oculo-cephalic reflex (doll's eyes):
	www.neuropat.dote.hu /asoroz3.htm (1362 words)

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