TRAUMATIC DISLOCATION OF TESTES AND BLADDER RUPTURE

Traumatic dislocation of the testes with bladder rupture occurred in 2 multiply injured patients with pelvic fracture. One had a history of retractile testes and the other of previous testicular dislocation. Su rgical correction was performed after closed reduction failed. These i njuries must be recognized and treated promptly to maximize the likeli hood of testicular salvage. If early intervention is not possible, dup lex ultrasonography and pulsed Doppler analysis are the optional valua tive studies.