Accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis after blunt scrotal trauma (10 years experience)
Afr. j. urol. (Online)
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16(3): 73-78, 2010.
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em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1258089
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
To evaluate the role of ultrasonography (US) and its accuracy; sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of testicular rupture after blunt scrotal trauma. Moreover; tunica albuginea breach; testicular hematoma; testis avulsion; epididymal injuries and hematocele are particularly examined. Patients andMethods:
Between 1998 and 2008; 24 patients presented to Suez Canal University Hospital after blunt scrotal trauma and underwent surgical exploration. All patients had an emergency scrotal US examination with the use of a 7.5-10 MHz linear transducer. US findings were compared with the surgical findings to calculate the sensitivity and specificity of US for each type of lesion.Results:
Out of 24 patients; 12 were diagnosed as having testicular rupture and tunica albuginea breach was visualized on US in 6 patients. Sensitivity and specificity of US were 92and 50for testicular rupture; 85and 75for hematocele; 80and 79for testicular hematoma; and 100 and 96 for testicular avulsion; respectively. US diagnosis of epididymal injuries was poor as it failed to detect 3 out of 5 epididymal lesions.Conclusion:
US was highly sensitive in the diagnosis of testis rupture. This can provide information on the integrity of the scrotal contents that can help the physician to determine the optimal treatment
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Índice:
AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Testículo
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Ferimentos não Penetrantes
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Ultrassonografia
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Egito
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Afr. j. urol. (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
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