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An unusual etiology of testicular avulsion: A case report
Abdelmounim Boughaleb1, Reda Tariqi1, Hicham El Boté2
1Urology A Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat, Morocco; Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Introduction:
Dog bites are a common presentation in emergency departments. However, scrotal injuries with complete testicular avulsion are exceedingly rare.
Case Presentation:
We present a case of a dog bite to the scrotum with complete detachment of the testis and right hemiscrotum in an intoxicated 48-year-old man, who was treated with wound irrigation, debridement, antibiotic prophylaxis, tetanus and rabies vaccination, and a covering scrotoplasty.
Discussion:
Testicular avulsion following a dog bite to the scrotum is a urologic emergency. Management requires a multidisciplinary approach to address bleeding control, testicular function preservation, infection prevention, and scrotal reconstruction.
Conclusion:
Dog bites to the scrotum can lead to serious and irreversible complications, underscoring the need for every urologist to be aware and prepared to manage such injuries.
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