• Chidi N Molokwu, Robert I Doull, and Nick H Townell.
• Department of Urology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK. chidi.molokwu@.nhs.met
• Urology. 2010 Oct 1;76(4):1002-3.

ObjectiveTo present a simple technique for the repair of a ruptured testis after blunt trauma when extruded but viable testicular tissue prevents closure of the testicular capsule during surgical exploration. Preservation of viable testicular tissue is important because the risk of impaired fertility and hormone function is minimized.MethodsA 25-year-old male sustained a ruptured right testis confirmed by ultrasound. Testicular exploration was performed and hematoma evacuated. Extruded but viable testicular tissue was identified and preserved. The free edges of parietal tunica vaginalis was used to create a "neocapsule" around the testis and extruded tissue.ResultsThere were no postoperative complications. Follow-up Doppler ultrasound scan at 3 months showed a viable testis with no atrophic changes.ConclusionsThis technique avoids the loss of extruded but viable testicular tissue and may reduce the risk of impaired fertility and hormone function, without compromising the goals of scrotal exploration.Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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