A Case of Artificial Testis Implantation Using Tissue Expander in Anorchidism with Scrotal Hypoplasia / 대한비뇨기과학회지
Korean Journal of Urology
; : 215-218, 1997.
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ABSTRACT
A hypoplastic empty scrotum is a critical factor in the success of implantation of artificial testis. A hypoplastic scrotum increases the postoperative complication, such as wound dehiscence and prosthesis extrusion. Any technique cannot overcome this problem satisfactorily. Furthermore previous operative scars and inflammatory disease as epididymo-orchitis have often added to the difficulties. Enlarging the scrotum by gradual distention of a tissue expander implanted in the contracted scrotum has been successful in overcoming this problem. We report a case of successful artificial testes implantation after gradually enlarging scrotum by tissue expander in a 6 year old boy, who was diagnosed anorchidism with scrotal hypoplasia.
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Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Prostheses and Implants
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Scrotum
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Testis
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Wounds and Injuries
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Tissue Expansion Devices
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Cicatrix
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Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Urology
Year:
1997
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Article