title: Use of tunica vaginalis patch graft for repair of traumatic testicular rupture.
abstract: Early exploration of patients with testicular rupture has become the standard of care in traumatic testicular injuries. We report on a case of traumatic rupture of the testicle diagnosed by ultrasonography, with a large testicular defect that could not be closed primarily. This was managed successfully with a free graft of tunica vaginalis. The affected testicle is palpably normal three months postoperatively. This technique may represent a valuable adjunct in managing major testicular ruptures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kapoor
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Leech
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Yap
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D012704:Serous Membrane / Q000637:transplantation; D013737:Testis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*