Pseudoneotesticle formation using indigenous scrotal structures.
We report on our experience with a new surgical procedure of forming a pseudoneotesticle from indigenous tissues obtained from the existing scrotal contents. This procedure has been performed in 32 patients with a diagnosis of hormone dependent cancer of the prostate as a therapeutic manoeuvre, and in 3 children who had diminution of their testicle down to a peanut size secondary to neglected testicular torsion on the ipsilateral side. The follow-up examination revealed a small decrease in the size of the pseudotesticles that remained stable in further evaluation. This new surgical technique is proposed as a viable alternative to the placement of various artificial scrotal prostheses.
Department of Urology, University of Patras, School of Medicine, Greece.
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009376:Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent / Q000601:surgery; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000150:complications; D019738:Surgically-Created Structures; D013737:Testis