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Testicular prostheses: development and modern usage
D Bodiwala1, D J Summerton, T R Terry
1Department of Urology, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendoline Road, Leicester, UK. dbodiwala@hotmail.com
Introduction:
Testicular prostheses produced from various materials have been in use since 1941. The absence of a testicle has been shown to be a psychologically traumatic experience for males of all ages. The indications for insertion of a prosthesis include absence or following orchidectomy from a number of causes such as malignancy, torsion and orchitis. The most common substance used around the world in the manufacture of these implants is silicone; however, in the US, this material is currently banned because of theoretical health risks. This has led to the development of saline-filled prostheses as an alternative.
Patients And Methods:
A Medline search was carried out on all articles on testicular prosthesis between 1966 and 2006.
Conclusions:
This review highlights the controversies regarding prosthetic materials, the complications of insertion and the potential benefits of this commonly performed procedure.
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