Evaluation of male external genital diseases in the emergency room setting.
This article briefly discusses various diseases of the external genitalia as they pertain to the emergency physician. Conditions emphasized include penile and scrotal trauma, Fournier's gangrene, and the "acute" scrotum. Practical advice regarding diagnosis and treatment is offered.
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Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
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D004630:Emergencies; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013737:Testis / Q000293:injuries