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[Scrotal trauma in childhood]
A Bautista Casasnovas1, F Alvez González, J L Iglesias Diz
1Servicio Galego de Saude, Hospital General de Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña.
Insights
Scrotal trauma, often from sports or accidents, requires prompt evaluation. Most cases resolve with non-surgical treatment, and clinical findings guide surgical decisions, preventing testicular atrophy.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Trauma Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Scrotal trauma frequency is rising due to sports, violence, and accidents.
- Associated testicular and spermatic cord injuries are a significant concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics, management, and outcomes of scrotal trauma.
- To evaluate the role of diagnostic imaging and clinical findings in treatment decisions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 41 scrotal trauma cases.
- Analysis of treatment modalities (surgical vs. non-surgical) and diagnostic techniques used (ultrasonography, gammagraphy, Doppler, CAT).
Main Results:
- 37 non-penetrating and 4 penetrating injuries were recorded.
- Non-surgical treatment was used in 73.1% of cases; surgical in 26.8%.
- Diagnostic imaging included ultrasonography (19), gammagraphy (10), Doppler (2), and CAT (2).
Conclusions:
- Clinical findings are paramount in deciding on surgical intervention.
- All cases showed satisfactory outcomes with no testicular atrophy during 8-60 months follow-up.
Abstract:
Scrotal trauma has increase in frequency during recent years, largely as the result of sporting activities, physical aggressions and road accidents. Its importance lies in the likelihood of associated lesions of the testis and the spermatic cord. We report 41 cases of scrotal trauma. Thirty-seven cases were non-penetrating and four were penetrating (including a case of traumatic rupture of the testis). Nonsurgical treatment was applied in 30 cases (73.1%) and surgical treatment in 11 (26.8%). The diagnostic techniques employed included ultrasonography in 19 cases, gammagraphy in 10 cases, Doppler-effect ultrasonography in 2 cases and CAT in 2 cases. The decision to operate should be based on the clinical findings. Follow-up studies over 8-60 months were satisfactory in all cases, with no cases of testicular atrophy detected.