title: Testicular implants.
abstract: Testicular implants have been in use for more than 50 years with an excellent record of safety and efficacy. The controversy concerning the use of silicone prosthetics in breast implants also affected testicular implants. There is no conclusive evidence associating connective tissue disorders, autoimmunity, or malignancy with silicone implants. Studies show silicone leakage from these implants, but long-term follow-up is required to identify the significance of this finding. Saline-filled silastic shell testicular prostheses will be implanted as part of an ongoing study to monitor various safety parameters, as required by the Food and Drug Administration.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287-2101, USA.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lakshmanan
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Docimo
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes / Q000633:toxicity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones / Q000633:toxicity; D013737:Testis