Intralbugineous testicular prosthesis, a new technique. Summary of 30 implants.

A study of 16 patients who underwent intralbugineous testicular implants during the practice of orchiectomy is presented. In 14 cases of prostatic carcinoma, after bilateral subcapsular orchiectomy intralbugineous prostheses were implanted and in 2 other cases of testicular torsion unilateral prosthesis was implanted. With this new, easily executed technique the size, mobility and testicular sensibility are maintained.

Ureteral blockage by Candida in a patient with urinary derivation type Camey.

A study of ureteral blockage by Candida in a patient suffering from urinary derivation is presented. It has been favourably resolved by medical treatment and nephrostomy. The increasing medical importance of urinary infections by fungi, especially in weak patients and catheter carriers, makes it important to employ more aggressive treatment.