Azoospermia: a complication of hydrocele repair in a fertile population.
Although minor complications have been reported, hydrocelectomy generally is considered to be a safe procedure. We recently treated 3 patients who became azoospermic after hydrocele repair. Of the patients 2 underwent bilateral and 1 unilateral hydrocelectomy. All 3 patients had iatrogenic injury to the vas deferens or epididymis after hydrocele repair.
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Department of Urology, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Flom
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D000328:Adult; D004822:Epididymis / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D009845:Oligospermia / Q000209:etiology*; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000601:surgery*; D014649:Vas Deferens / Q000293:injuries