title: [Modern types and usage of testicular prostheses].
abstract: Agenesia or hypoplasia of testicle create not only physiological complications but also aesthetic and psychological problems. They can be effectively solved by implantation of testicular implants. Implantation of testicular prostheses was initiated in 40ies of XX century, and for years there has been search for the best material for their production. In the present paper we compared currently used testicles prostheses and controversies related to their usage. We discussed indications for the procedure and technical aspects. Particular attention was paid on complications of the procedure, methods to prevent them, and results of the treatment.
authors.affiliation: Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi, Klinika Chirurgii Plastycznej, Rekonstrukcyjnej i Estetycznej. tomziel@onet.eu
authors.forename: Tomasz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zieliński
mesh_terms: D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D013737:Testis / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery