ABSTRACT
The genitofemoral nerve (GFN) has its unique anatomic characteristics of location, run and function in the male urinary system and its relationship with the ureter, deferens and inguinal region is apt to be ignored in clinical anatomic application. Clinical studies show that GFN is closely correlated with postoperative ureteral complications and pain in the inguinal region after spermatic cord or hernia repair. GFN transplantation can be used in the management of erectile dysfunction caused by cavernous nerve injury. Therefore, GFN played an important role in the clinical application of uroandrology. This review summarizes the advances in the studies of GFN in relation to different diseases in uroandrology.
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Erectile Dysfunction , General Surgery , Hernia, Inguinal , General Surgery , Inguinal Canal , Lumbosacral Plexus , Wounds and Injuries , Pain, Postoperative , Peripheral Nerves , Transplantation , Postoperative Complications , General Surgery , Ureter , General Surgery , Urogenital System , Vas DeferensABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the clinical types, prevention and treatment of testicular and epididymal diseases in the Tibetan area.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 105 cases of testicular or epididymal diseases treated in our department from 2007 to 2009. All the patients were permanent inhabitants in Tibet.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among the 105 patients, the main types of testicular and epididymal diseases were tuberculosis (27 cases) and tumor (21 cases). And 99% of the patients were Tibetan farmers and herdsmen.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Tibetan farmers and herdsmen have a poor knowledge about testicular and epididymal diseases and their prevention and treatment. Clinicians and related institutions need to strengthen health education on these diseases in Tibetan area to improve the early awareness, early diagnosis, early prevention and early treatment of testicular and epididymal diseases.</p>