The interscrotal approach to inguinoscrotal pathologies.

OBJECTIVE

To determine the efficiency of the interscrotal approach to inguinoscrotal pathologies.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

We report the use of the interscrotal approach in 21 boys, from September 2012 to November 2013, operated using an interscrotal access through a vertical incision on the median raphe.

RESULTS

The approach was used for bilateral inguinal hernia (48%), bilateral ectopic testis (19%), torsion of the spermatic cord (19%), testicular biopsy (10%) and webbing of the penis (5%).

CONCLUSION

Inter-scrotal access is an option for inguinoscrotal pathologies, with the advantages of a single incision, much less dissection and disruption of tissue, and greater comfort for the 'day-case' child.