Tissue expansion of underdeveloped scrotum to accommodate large testicular prosthesis. A technique.
A contracted empty scrotum in a young man will not accept an artificial testis satisfactorily using any of the standard techniques. Previous operative scars, as from a failed orchiopexy, have often added to the difficulties. Greatly enlarging the scrotum by gradual distention of a tissue expander implanted in the contracted side has been successful in overcoming this problem, both cosmetically and functionally.
Lattimer
J K
JK
Urologic and Plastic Surgical Services, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.
Stalnecker
M C
MC
D000293:Adolescent; D001284:Atrophy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery*; D012828:Silicones; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology
D012828:Silicones