Scrotal surgery: a reliable method for the prevention of postoperative hematoma and edema.
Hematoma and edema are the most frequently encountered complications of scrotal surgery. Unless properly managed, both conditions can lead to significant morbidity for the patient. A simple method is described that effectively and reliably eliminates these untoward effects for men undergoing orchiectomy, hydrocelectomy, spermatocelectomy or epididymectomy.
Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
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D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques