Segmental testicular infarction following herniorrhaphy and varicocelectomy.
Segmental infarction of the testis is rare. To the best of our knowledge 36 cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of focal infarction of the upper pole of the testis in a 23-year-old man following herniorrhaphy and varicocelectomy, treated with conservative surgery after intraoperative negative biopsy. The authors review the pertinent literature in terms of differential diagnosis, etiology and management.
Calcagno
Carlo
C
Division of Urology, San Carlo Hospital, Genova, Italy. ste.calcagno@alice.it
Gastaldi
Franco
F
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008026:Ligation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D013737:Testis / Q000098:blood supply*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014646:Varicocele / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*