TITLE:
Open Scrotal Trauma Complicated by Testicular Evisceration: An Unusual Injury after a Brawl in 2 Cases
AUTHORS:
Atangana Cédric Paterson, Savom Eric Patrick, Tim Fabrice, Dikongue Diwondi Audrey, Ngapanya Youssofa, Etobe Cécile, Akoa Manga Ismael, Fodoung Wamba Danny, Bang Guy Aristide
KEYWORDS:
Scrotal Trauma, Testicular Evisceration, Infection, Surgical Exploration
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Urology,
Vol.14 No.5,
May
11,
2024
ABSTRACT: Background: Scrotal trauma is a rare injury, and can compromise reproductive function. If in closed trauma, a morphological assessment of the lesion is usually necessary before treatment, in open trauma otherwise, namely in the case of testicular evisceration, surgical exploration is the rule. Objective: To present the management of open scrotal trauma. Case Presentation: These were two adults aged 42 and 63, admitted for post-traumatic testicular evisceration. One of the patients presented with signs of infection due to a diagnosis delay. Management consisted on surgical exploration, with scrotal debridement and testicular reintegration. The evolution was favourable. Conclusion: Open scrotal trauma is a rare lesion that can cause testicular evisceration. It requires surgical exploration, which should be systematic.