A Clinical Observation on Scrotal Trauma and Testicular Rupture.
- Author:
Hwang Taik JANG
1
;
Kou Young YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym College, Seoul Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
scrotal trauma;
testicular rupture
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Incidence;
Rupture*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1983;24(6):1043-1046
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The incidence of testicular rupture by blunt trauma has been considered rare. But if testicular rupture has developed, the diagnosis of which is difficult. In the 50 cases of scrotal trauma patients, we investigated in the frequency of testicular rupture and early exploration in comparison with delayed exploration. Then the incidence of testicular rupture was in 46.1% of the cases of exploration, and early exploration of for scrotal trauma has resulted in higher testicular salvage rate than delayed exploration.
