Testicular Prosthesis
Current as of: April 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Christopher G. Wood MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology
Testicular ProsthesisTopic OverviewA testicular prosthesis is a small implant with a size, shape, and consistency like a real testicle. It is usually made of a soft plastic (silicone) shell and filled with saline (salt water). The risks of a testicular prosthesis include infection and bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum. But these problems are not common. If a prosthesis is implanted before puberty, it will need to be replaced later with a larger prosthesis that matches the adult size of the normal testicle. Related InformationCreditsCurrent as of: April 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Current as of: April 29, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Christopher G. Wood MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology |
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