Acute scrotum as a complication of Thiersch operation for rectal prolapse in a child.
BACKGROUND
We report a case of acute scrotal condition that presented in a four year old male child one year after being treated for an idiopathic rectal prolapse utilizing Thiersch wire.


METHODS
The acute scrotum had resulted from spreading perianal infection due to erosion of the circlage wire. The condition was treated with antibiotics and removal of the wire. The child made an uneventful recovery.


CONCLUSIONS
This case highlights that patients with Thiersch wire should be followed until the wire is removed. Awareness of anal lesions as a cause of acute scrotal conditions, and history and physical examination are emphasized.
Saleem
Mohammad M
MM
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Jordan University Hospital, Amman 11942, Jordan. mohomari@hotmail.com
Al-Momani
Hashem
H
D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D020878:Device Removal; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007597:Jordan; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012611:Scrotum / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents