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Epidemiology of Scrotal and Testicular Trauma

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Located in a pendulous and extensible scrotal sac with ample space to move in all directions, the testes are relatively well protected from scrotal blunt trauma. However, a violent direct impact results in their rupture in 50% of cases.

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AL-Mamari, S.A. (2023). Epidemiology of Scrotal and Testicular Trauma. In: Urogenital Trauma: A Practical Guide. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6171-9_43

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