Experiences in Diagnosis and Treatment of Seventy Eight Patients with Scrotum Gangrene in Uganda / 昆明医科大学学报

Objective To study the diagnosis, treatment, etiology and prognosis of scrotum gangrene. Method We did a retrospective analysis of the data of 78 patients with scrotum gangrene who hospitalized during August 2007 and August 2011 in Jinja Hospital in Uganda.Results Among 78 patients, 73 patients were cured, with 93.6%of the cure rate. After early debridement and second phase reconstruction, patients recovered after the treatment. Conclusion On the basis of systemic antibiotic drug use and local debridement processing, penis-scrotum revascularization has good curative effect on scrotum gangrene.We hope to provide reference and help to foreign health medical team of aid work in Yunnan province.

Experience in the treatment of scrotal gangrene(report of 14 cases) / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To summarize the management of scrotal gangrene.Methods Totally,14 male patients (mean age,48 years;age range,27-74 years) with scrotal gangrene were treated from August 2003 to June 2005.Among these patients,scrotal gangrene was complicated by perianal and penile gangrene in 2 cases;by perianal,penile and inguinal gangrene in 10 cases;by perianal,penile,inguinal gangrene and abdominal subcutaneous gangrene in 2 cases.Three cases had concomitantly necrosis of the penis;and 5 ca- ses,orchitis.Bacterial cultures were performed in all 14 cases with the positive results.All patients underwent surgical treatment,including PhaseⅠincisions,aggressive debridement,drainage,irrigation,and scrotoplas- ty.After operation they received antibiotic therapy and supporting treatment.Three cases of penile necrosis underwent complete penis amputation and transplanting the urethra before the anus.Five cases of orchitis un- derwent unilateral orchiectomy.Two cases of abdominal gangrene underwent surgical subcutaneous treatment, including incision,aggressive debridement,drainage,and irrigation.Results Twelve cases undergoing scrotoplasty achieved PhaseⅠhealing.Two cases undergoing urethral fistulation recovered well.Ten cases of penile skin gangrene received penile dermatoplasty 1 month later,and then recovered.Two cases who had al- ready had AIDS died 2 or 3 d after operation.Conclusions The management of scrotal gangrene primarily consists of early and aggressive debridement,antibiotic therapy and supporting treatment.The PhaseⅠde- bridement and scrotoplasty as well as drainage are effective for the treatment of scrotal gangrene.