Testicular reconstruction after testicular rupture and review of the literature

Arch Esp Urol. 2013 May;66(4):372-6.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Objective: To report a clinical case of testicular rupture and review of the literature published.

Method: A 15 years old male with a testicular rupture after a sports injury was diagnosed by Doppler ultrasound.

Results: Surgical exploration was performed and the tear was repaired. He had a benign postoperative course. The patient presents a normal size testicle after a year of follow-up.

Conclusions: Testicular rupture is an uncommon but important entity that may occur. It is essential early diagnosis and e management to avoid orchiectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Scrotum / pathology
  • Scrotum / surgery
  • Soccer / injuries
  • Testis / injuries*
  • Testis / pathology
  • Testis / surgery*
  • Urogenital Surgical Procedures / methods*