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Successful Salvage of a Ruptured Testis Following Severe Blunt Trauma in a Polytrauma Patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Testicular rupture is a rare but serious complication of blunt scrotal trauma, often linked to high-impact injuries. We report the case of a 20-year-old male with pelvic fractures and a high-riding right testis following a motorcycle accident. Imaging confirmed left testicular rupture with tunica albuginea disruption and hematoma. Surgery was performed eight hours post-injury, involving tunica repair and debridement. Follow-up ultrasound showed preserved arterial flow despite reduced testicular size. This case underscores the need for prompt urological assessment in blunt trauma cases, ensuring timely intervention to maximize testicular salvage and function.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.87265

Authors: Athanasios Zachariou, Aris Kaltsas, Grigorios Daligaros, Ioannis Giannakis, Nikolaos Sofikitis

Institutions: University of Ioannina, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University General Hospital Attikon

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412039811