title: Acute scrotum as a complication of Thiersch operation for rectal prolapse in a child.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Jordan University Hospital, Amman 11942, Jordan. mohomari@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Mohammad M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Saleem
authors.forename: Hashem
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Al-Momani
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents