Abstract：Objective:In our study, we assessed the feasibility of applying scrotoscopy in the early diagnosis of testicular torsion.Methods:From February 2009 to June 2011, 8 patients with acute scrotum underwent scrotoscopy examination. A F7 semi-rigid ureteroscope or a F10 pediatric cystoscope was employed as scrotoscope.Results:The scrotoscope had a diagnostic accuracy of 100%. No complication was observed in these patients. All patients were followed up for 6 months. 5 patients with epididymitis were cured by intravenous antibiotics and the blood flow of the testis was normal in the testis-preserving patient.Conclusions:Our study proves that scrotoscopy is safe, feasible, accurate and effective in the early diagnosis of testicular torsion.
叶华茂, 刘智勇, 许传亮, 侯建国, 孙颖浩. 阴囊镜技术在睾丸扭转早期诊断中的应用[J]. 微创泌尿外科杂志, 2013, 2(2): 117-118.
Ye Huamao, Liu Zhiyong, Xu Chuanliang, Hou Jianguo, Sun Yinghao. Application of scrotoscopy in the early diagnosis of testicular torsion: a single institution experience. JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE UROLOGY, 2013, 2(2): 117-118.
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