Vasectomy is not a simple procedure: subtotal testicular infarction

Scand J Urol Nephrol. 2010 Nov;44(5):361-3. doi: 10.3109/00365591003709484. Epub 2010 May 7.

Abstract

A 32-year-old man presented with severe scrotal pain after vasectomy. Scrotal ultrasound showed the presence of enlargement and decreased echogenicity of more than the upper two-thirds of the right testis. After orchiectomy, scrotal pain disappeared. This is the first report of simple orchiectomy after subtotal testicular infarction due to a suture tie of vasectomy. During vasectomy, it is important to dissect the bare vas to minimize vascular injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Infarction / diagnostic imaging
  • Infarction / surgery*
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy
  • Scrotum / diagnostic imaging
  • Testis / blood supply*
  • Testis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Vasectomy / adverse effects*