Inguinal Fistula by Suture Granuloma Post Microsurgical Varicocelectomy: A Rare Entity

Varicocele is dilatation and tortuosity of the vessels in the pampiniform plexus of spermatic cord and occurs in 11.7% of adult men. Varicocelectomy may lead to various complications such as hydrocele, testicular atrophy, haematoma, infection, damage of nerves and recurrence. A 22-year-old man prese...

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Main Authors: Ayhan Karakose, Yasin Yitgin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ekrem Güner 2022-01-01
Series:Grand Journal of Urology
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Online Access:https://grandjournalofurology.com/uploads/pdf/pdf_GJU_45.pdf
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Summary:Varicocele is dilatation and tortuosity of the vessels in the pampiniform plexus of spermatic cord and occurs in 11.7% of adult men. Varicocelectomy may lead to various complications such as hydrocele, testicular atrophy, haematoma, infection, damage of nerves and recurrence. A 22-year-old man presented after varicocelectomy with a rare postoperative complication of a fistula. The fistula tract was removed en bloc. The patient had a history of varicocelectomy, suggesting suture reaction. The fact that it is a rare complication of varicocelectomy makes our case interesting.
ISSN:2757-7163