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Review
. 2016 May;9(2):62-6.
doi: 10.1159/000442855. Epub 2016 May 20.

Critical Manifestations of Pneumoscrotum

Gautam Dagur  1 , Min Y Lee  1 , Kelly Warren  1 , Reese Imhof  1 , Sardar A Khan  2
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Review

Critical Manifestations of Pneumoscrotum

Gautam Dagur et al. Curr Urol. 2016 May.

Abstract

Introduction: Pneumoscrotum is a critical, physical finding that may indicate significant morbidity and mortality. Accumulation of gas in the scrotum can be primary or secondary.

Objective: This paper discusses rapid diagnosis and treatment options.

Material and methods: PubMed searches for pneumoscrotum, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

Results: We review the historical perspective, classification, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options of pneumoscrotum, as well as the presentation of pneumoscrotum in neonates/infants.

Conclusion: It is crucial to diagnose the etiology pneumoscrotum and designing a treatment option based off that.

Keywords: Emphysematous-epididymorchits; Fournier's gangrene; Pneumoscrotum; Scrotum.

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