Chest drain insertion may result in the acute scrotum

Authors: Casey, R. G.; Al-Dousari, S.; Murphy, D.; Power, R.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, Volume 40, Number 1, Number 1/January 2006 , pp. 78-79(2)

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Abstract:

Pneumoscrotum is an extremely rare occurrence following a variety of procedural and pathological causes. We describe a case following multiple chest drain insertions which was managed conservatively. It is important to differentiate pneumoscrotum from other causes of acute scrotum as it may precede a serious pathology and may require medical or surgical intervention.

Keywords: Chest drain; pneumatocele; pneumoscrotum; surgical emphysema

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00365590500522718

Affiliations: 1: Department of Urology and Transplantation, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

Publication date: 2006-01-01

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