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Urology (Expert Forum)
Testicular Torsion
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Testicular Torsion
by sriyani, Aug 27, 2005 12:00AM
Recently (3mths ago) my son had the right testical removed due to testicular torsion. He is worried as he is unable to continue his body excercises (body building). Will he be able to do his normal excercises in the future. The Hospital suggested testicular prosthesis in 3 months time. Are there any after effects and other risks if this operation is carried out.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Aug 28, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 28, 2005 12:00AM
I am not aware of an inability to do normal exercises with a prosthesis.
Risks can include an adverse reaction to the implant. About 1 in 30 patients may require another intervention for adjustment or modification.
Complications can include pain or discomfort (10%), swelling (3%) or migration or displacement of the prosthesis (2%).
These options should be discussed with your personal physician or urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Risks can include an adverse reaction to the implant. About 1 in 30 patients may require another intervention for adjustment or modification.
Complications can include pain or discomfort (10%), swelling (3%) or migration or displacement of the prosthesis (2%).
These options should be discussed with your personal physician or urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
