Korean J Urol.
1997 Feb;38(2):215-218.
A Case of Artificial Testis Implantation Using Tissue Expander in Anorchidism with Scrotal Hypoplasia
- Affiliations
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- 1Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Soonchunhyang University, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Inha University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- A hypoplastic empty scrotum is a critical factor in the success of implantation of artificial testis. A hypoplastic scrotum increases the postoperative complication, such as wound dehiscence and prosthesis extrusion. Any technique cannot overcome this problem satisfactorily. Furthermore previous operative scars and inflammatory disease as epididymo-orchitis have often added to the difficulties. Enlarging the scrotum by gradual distention of a tissue expander implanted in the contracted scrotum has been successful in overcoming this problem. We report a case of successful artificial testes implantation after gradually enlarging scrotum by tissue expander in a 6 year old boy, who was diagnosed anorchidism with scrotal hypoplasia.
