Questionnaire-based outcomes study of nononcological post-vasectomy complications.
OBJECTIVE
We conducted an outcomes analysis to determine the incidence of post-vasectomy complications.


METHODS
A questionnaire (154 questions) addressing post-vasectomy complications, incidence of post-vasectomy scrotal pain and quality of life issues was sent to 470 patients. Followup telephone surveys were made.


RESULTS
A total of 182 patients (42.3%) responded. Mean follow-up was 4.8 years. The most common complication was post-vasectomy scrotal pain in 34 men (18.7%), which adversely affected the quality of life in 4 (2.2%). In retrospect, 71.4% of the men were satisfied with the decision for vasectomy, 19.3% had equivocal feelings and 9.3% were dissatisfied.


CONCLUSIONS
Chronic scrotal pain is the most common post-vasectomy complication that may adversely affect quality of life in men undergoing vasectomy.
Choe
J M
JM
Department of Urology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Michigan, USA.
Kirkemo
A K
AK
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D012611:Scrotum; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014659:Vasectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*