Vacuum sealing drainage as an adjuvant treatment of severe scrotal infectious disease:Clinical analysis of 9 cases

VernacularTitle:封闭负压引流辅助治疗重度阴囊感染性疾病9例临床分析
Author: Cheng FANG ¹ ; Yang-Kai XU ; Qi-Dan DU ; Xiao-Xiao FAN ; Yi YU
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1. 宁波市鄞州区第二医院泌尿外科,浙江宁波 315100
Keywords: Scrotal infectious diseases; Vacuum sealing drainage; Scrotal abscess; Scrotal gangrene
From: National Journal of Andrology 2023;29(5):430-435
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of vacuum sealing drainage(VSD)in the treatment of severe scro-tal infectious diseases and to summarize the practical experience obtained during its implementation.Methods:Clinical data from 9 patients with severe scrotal infectious diseases were compiled.All patients underwent debridement assisted by a VSD device in addition to conventional treatment measures.Results:Following debridement with VSD device,combined with systemic anti-infection treat-ment and nutritional support,all patients exhibited favorable therapeutic outcomes,with no fatalities.The average duration of debride-ment was 81±27 minutes.One patient necessitated secondary debridement and skin grafting,while another was transferred to the ICU due to septic shock.Conclusions:The application of VSD device can streamline the treatment process for severe scrotal infectious diseases,alleviate patient discomfort,and promote patient recovery.