To study the clinical presentation of various types of scrotal emergencies at RNT Medical College, Udaipur
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background- Acute scrotal emergencies are one of the more challenging clinical dilemmas in surgery. Methods- This study consisted of 60 patients of acute scrotal emergencies who were admitted in Department of Surgery in MB Govt. Hospital attached to RNT Medical College, Udaipur from July 2015 to December 2016. Results- All patients had complains of pain and testicular swelling. Burning micturation was present in 8(14%) of cases. 37(62%) patients had fever. Symptoms of intestinal obstruction were present in 4(7%) patients. , 7(12%) patients presented with symptom duration less than 6 hours. 29(48%) patients presented within 2 days. 15(52%) had symptom duration 2-5 days. 5(17%) had symptom duration 5-7 days. 4(7%) had symptom duration more than 7 days. Conclusion- Acute scrotum was found to be more common in younger age group.Epididymoorchitis was found to be commonest scrotal emergency followed by testicular torsion, scrotal abscess, scrotal trauma and obstructed hernia.
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Sanvar Mal Kantva
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