The traumatized scrotum. Ultrasound evaluation.

Abstract

Testicular salvage rates are improved markedly when surgical correction of a ruptured tunica albuginea is performed within 72 hours after a scrotal injury. The authors studied 11 patients who had suffered various types of blunt or penetrating trauma to the scrotum. The importance of ultrasound for the evaluation of the traumatized scrotum and detection of a testicular rupture is stressed. The spectrum of abnormalities that may be present after a scrotal injury is described.