title: [Pneumoscrotum. Case report and review of the literature].
abstract: The rare case of a pneumopenis and pneumoscrotum after a thoracic operation is reported. Two subtypes--pneumatocele and subcutaneous emphysema of the scrotum--are differentiated on the basis of anatomy. The cases reported in the literature so far are reviewed. A therapeutic regimen is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universität Würzburg.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Heimbach
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hofmockel
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wirth
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Frohmüller
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012086:Reoperation; D012611:Scrotum; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Pneumoskrotum. Fallbericht und Literaturübersicht.