Analysis of the Application and Effect of Homemade Medical Scrotal Support Shorts

Abstract

Objective: To design and manufacture medical scrotal support shorts for patients with enlarged scrotum and observe its application and effect. Methods: 40 patients with enlarged scrotum admitted to the basic surgery department from February 2021 to March 2023 were selected and divided into a test group and a control group according to their time of admission, with the test group using scrotal support shorts and the control group using ordinary shorts without scrotal support pockets or diapers. Results: The complication rate of skin injury in the scrotum and the surrounding inguinal area of the patients in the test group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.01). The medical cost covered by patients in the test group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.01) and the hospitalization satisfaction of the patients in the test group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P < 0.01). The difference in the therapeutic effect of the test groups was statistically significant when compared with the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Homemade medical scrotal support shorts reduced the local enlargement of the scrotum and bleeding, but also protected the scrotum and the surrounding skin to prevent secondary injuries. The process of patient care was simple and promoted their recovery. The length of hospitalization was also decreased, the burden of health care costs was reduced, and the overall comfort and satisfaction of the patient was improved.