Abstract
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Describe testicular firearm trauma.
Identify the importance of high-resolution sonography in trauma patients.
Explain common findings of testicular rupture.
Which is the most common cause for traumatic injury to the scrotum and testes? A. A motor vehicle accident B. An assault by a firearm C. A high fall D. An assault by force
Which type of imaging modality was first used to evaluate the patient in the case study and diagnose a small bone fragment located within the scrotum? A. Diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) B. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) D. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
Which is true regarding the 6-week post-surgical ultrasound? A. The right testicle decreased in size B. A foreign body remained C. There was vascularity to the right testicle D. A complex fluid collection was seen
Which is a long-term effect of a testicular rupture? A. Hydrocele B. Lesions C. Hematoma D. Infertility
Following the initial CTA images, a subsequent scrotal sonogram played a pivotal role in identifying _______________, and the need for immediate surgical exploration. A. Testicular irregularities, hypervascularity B. A large hole, the ballistic trajectory of the bullets C. Testicular size, the ballistic trajectory of the bullets D. Hypervascularity, testicular size