[Infrared telethermography in the diagnosis of testicular tumors].

Diagnostic potential of infrared extracorporeal thermography (IET) was studied in 334 males: 167 with testicular tumors, 42 with acute or chronic epididimitis, 33 with orchitis, 17 with hydrocele and 75 controls. To assess thermography more objectively in large-size testicular tumors and bilateral lesions, a new thermographic criterium T3 was used. IET sensitivity, specificity and efficacy in testicular cancer made up 92.

[Current methods of surgical rehabilitation of patients with pelvic exenteration].

An original procedure for supravesical urinary diversion to a small intestine pouch, intended to facilitate urination following pelvic exenteration, is suggested. Post-operative complications are minimized due to formation of a "dry" urinostomy, reduced pressure in the pouch and absence of reflux-pyelonephritis. If required, urine flow can be channeled to the pouch by connecting the sigmoid colon to the anal canal.

[The lack of knowledgeability of men about testicular tumors as a cause for the late diagnosis of this disease].

Five hundred and sixty-two males, aged 15-50 years, were questionnaired to assess their knowledge about testicular cancer, its early symptoms, treatment and role of self-examination in early diagnosis of tumor. Only 25 (4.5%) respondents answered all 9 questions correctly whereas 93 (16.