Testopel
Insertion of long-acting Testopel® subcutaneous testosterone pellets for testosterone deficiency syndrome using a modification of Handlesman’s technique
When an adult male patient is diagnosed with testosterone deficiency syndrome based on clinical symptoms and serum testosterone values, various testosterone delivery systems may be considered.
Most practitioners are unaware that testosterone replacement therapy via long-acting subcutaneous testosterone pellets has been utilized clinically in men for more than 65 years.
There are several strict sterile technical considerations concerning placement of the long-acting Testopel® subcutaneous testosterone pellets for testosterone deficiency syndrome using a modification of Handlesman’s technique. The purpose of the strict sterile technical considerations is to minimize implantation site infections and to minimize spontaneous pellet extrusions.
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