Tissue expansion of underdeveloped scrotum to accommodate large testicular prosthesis. A technique.

A contracted empty scrotum in a young man will not accept an artificial testis satisfactorily using any of the standard techniques. Previous operative scars, as from a failed orchiopexy, have often added to the difficulties. Greatly enlarging the scrotum by gradual distention of a tissue expander implanted in the contracted side has been successful in overcoming this problem, both cosmetically and functionally.