title: Cutaneous fistulas to the vas deferens.
abstract: Cutaneous fistulas to the vas deferens are a rare occurrence. A careful review of the literature revealed only 16 cases reported within the last 70 years. We present a case of such a fistula occurring after inguinal orchiectomy for suppurative epididymo-orchitis and review the etiologies of all reported cases to provide recommendations for management.
authors.affiliation: Combined Urological Services, Repatriation General Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Z S
authors.initials: ZS
authors.lastname: Wisniewski
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005402:Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014649:Vas Deferens