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  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China. wdl0563@sina.com.cn

British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|August 2, 2003
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Scrotal reconstruction using skin flaps or thigh pockets can impair sperm production long-term. Fertility may be compromised in patients seeking scrotal reconstruction after avulsion injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Surgical Reconstruction

Background:

  • Scrotal avulsion injuries necessitate surgical reconstruction.
  • Preserving testicular function, including spermatogenesis, is a key concern for affected patients.
  • Current reconstruction methods include skin flaps and burying testes in thigh pockets.

Observation:

  • This study followed three patients post-scrotal reconstruction for up to four years.
  • Evaluated parameters included sperm quality, sexual function, hormone levels, and testicular biopsy.
  • Two patients underwent skin flap reconstruction; one had testes buried in thigh pockets.

Findings:

  • Spermatogenesis remained unaffected in the early postoperative period (up to three months).
  • Significant abnormalities in spermatogenesis were observed in the late follow-up stage (after two years).

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  • Testicular biopsy results correlated with impaired sperm quality in the long term.

    • Implications:

    • Scrotal reconstruction techniques using thick skin flaps or thigh burial may negatively impact long-term fertility.
    • These methods are not recommended for patients prioritizing future fertility.
    • Further research into reconstructive techniques that better preserve spermatogenesis is warranted.