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INTRODUCTION: External genitalia gangrene is a well-known uncommon disease; however, mortality remains important. Recent literature focuses on early management. The object of this study was to assess quality of life and disease-specific function, in the medium- and long-term. METHOD: We evaluated retrospectively adult inpatients with external genitalia gangrene who had a surgical debridement between 2010 and 2020 at CHU de Poitiers. Preoperatory FGSI Score was calculated for patients included. In a second phase, surviving patients at 2020 who had agreed to take part in the follow-up were assessed by clinical examination, and asked to complete Short-Form 36 test and two additional disease-specific questionnaire (USP, IIEF5). RESULTS: The patients consisted of 33 men. Mean age was 61.18. Eleven patients (33%) died primarily from external genitalia gangrene. Median FGSI score was 6 (1-13). We were able to reach 11 patients (33%) for secondary clinical revaluation. Time before revaluation was 3months to 8years. All parts of SF-36 were significantly low. Mean USP score was 1.27±2.68/4.54±4.43/0.72±1.84. Nine patients (81%) suffered erectile dysfunction without any sexual intercourse possible. CONCLUSION: Patients with external genitalia gangrene experience severe deterioration of their quality of life. Multidisciplinary healthcare process should systematically be carried out, as so as early screening of vulnerability risks factors, to improve functional outcomes and quality of life.
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Gangrena de Fournier , Gangrena , Adulto , Masculino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Gangrena/complicaciones , Gangrena de Fournier/diagnóstico , Gangrena de Fournier/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Calidad de Vida , GenitalesRESUMEN
AIM: Define and present the complications of surgery of the external genitalia (EG), as well as their management. METHOD: Bibliographic search using the Medline (NLM Pubmed tool) and Embase bibliographic databases using the following keywords: scrotal surgery, orchidopexy, hydrocele, varicocele, testicular biopsy, vasectomy, cryptorchidism, orchiectomy, testicular implant, subcapsular orchiectomy, spermatic cord cyst, posthectomy, penis curvature surgery, penile implant, urethral strictures. RESULTS: EG surgery is common in urology, it includes scrotal surgeries and penile surgeries, which are performed openly. They expose to complications such as bleeding, infection, scar disunity requiring early reassessment especially in case of ambulatory procedure. Rare complications must be known, some of which must lead to expert management. CONCLUSION: Complications of surgical treatment of EG should be identified and managed. This report should allow a better understanding and management of these complications.
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Criptorquidismo , Prótesis de Pene , Urología , Masculino , Adulto , Humanos , Pene/cirugíaRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Genital self-mutilation is a rare phenomenon that often occurs on a psychotic ground. Its diagnosis is clinical and its management involves a coordinated action of urologists and psychiatrists. MATERIALS AND METHOD: We report a retrospective monocentric series of 14 cases of genital self-mutilation (penis and testicles), collected from January 2000 to May 2019. In addition to psychiatric care and according to the type of lesions, we performed implantations of penis, cutaneous urethrostomies, hemostatic ligature of spermatic cord, ablation of rings. The implantations of the penis were done without microscope or magnifying glass and on the basis only of an end-to-end anastomosis of the erectile bodies and the urethra. Sexual abstinence was indicated for 6weeks. RESULTS: The average age of our patients was 31.5years. We have identified ten cases of penis section including two incomplete, two cases of strangulation of penis by a metal ring, an isolated wound of the glans and three cases of testicular ablation, two of which were associated with a section of penis. We performed as first line: 5 penis reimplantation, 5 cutaneous urethrostomy, 2 ablation of strangulation rings and 3 hemostatic ligature of the spermatic cord. Three reimplanted patients had fairly satisfactory immediate operating suites: 2 patients healed well with good penile sensitivities, while one patient presented with a loss of penile skin sensitivity. The other two patients, on the other hand, presented on D1 a necrosis of the reimplanted stump, requiring an amputation and cutaneous urethrostomy. Also, necrosis of the strangulated penis was observed in one case and also required a second operating time with an amputation of the necrotic penis and a cutaneous urethrostomy. One patient died on D7 by autolysis. From a distance, the sexual and urinary function of reimplanted patients could not be assessed because they were lost to follow-up. Only a few patients who received a skin urethrostomy were seen at follow-up consultations. And with an average follow-up of 3years, no functional urinary disorder was found in them. CONCLUSION: The management of genital self-harm requires coordination between urologist and psychiatrist. With our conditions the results are mixed and penile reimplantation should ideally be done under a microscope with an experienced surgeon. However, it can be attempted as long as possible, with the possibility of making an urethrostomy in the second time in case of failure. The pillar of care for these patients, however, lies in a good psychiatric balance because they are not immune to recurrence or autolysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.