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Resolve This Genital Inflammation Repair

Published on Mon Oct 27, 2025

Question: The urologist performed a surgical procedure where a low inguinal incision was made at the top of the left hemiscrotum. The surgeon then dissected through Scarpa’s fascia until reaching the external ring. The cord structures were identified, and the left testis was brought out. A notably hard cord was palpated, which softened at the internal ring and extended distally to [...]
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