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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical complications

Background:

  • Fournier gangrene necessitates radical debridement and can involve testicular repositioning.
  • Testicular transposition to medial thighs is a surgical option for managing complex scrotal defects.
  • Hydrocele testis is the accumulation of fluid within the tunica vaginalis.

Observation:

  • A 55-year-old male developed bilateral hydroceles eight years post-testicular transposition to medial thighs.
  • Conservative management for the hydroceles was unsuccessful.
  • The hydroceles were treated concurrently with testicular relocation and neoscrotum creation.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of bilateral hydrocele testis occurring in medial thigh pouches after ectopic testicular transposition.
  • Lymphatic injury during the initial testicular transposition is the suspected cause of hydrocele formation.

Implications:

  • Highlights a potential long-term complication of testicular transposition surgery.
  • Suggests careful consideration of lymphatic drainage in testicular repositioning procedures.
  • Informs surgical planning for patients requiring complex scrotal reconstruction.