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Critical Manifestations of Pneumoscrotum

  • Gautam Dagur
  • , Min Y. Lee
  • , Kelly Warren
  • , Reese Imhof
  • , Sardar A. Khan
  • Department of Physiology and Biophysics
  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

Introduction: Pneumoscrotum is a critical, physical finding that may indicate significant morbidity and mortality. Accumulation of gas in the scrotum can be primary or secondary. Objective: This paper discusses rapid diagnosis and treatment options. Material and Methods: PubMed searches for pneumoscrotum, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Results: We review the historical perspective, classification, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options of pneumoscrotum, as well as the presentation of pneumoscrotum in neonates/infants. Conclusion: It is crucial to diagnose the etiology pneumoscrotum and designing a treatment option based off that.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)62-66
Number of pages5
JournalCurrent Urology
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2016

Keywords

  • Emphysematous-epididymorchits
  • Fournier's gangrene
  • Pneumoscrotum
  • Scrotum

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