Ice pack induced scrotal skin necrosis following vasectomy.
Skin necrosis due to excessive ice pack application following vasectomy has not been previously reported. We report a rare case of postvasectomy skin necrosis resulting from extreme ice pack usage. This complication illustrates the importance of clear communication of postvasectomy instructions to patients. This complication was successfully managed with autolytic debridement without surgical debridement.
Department of Urology, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Darren
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Beiko
Kina
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Pelletier-Carson
D000328:Adult; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012611:Scrotum; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D014659:Vasectomy