Azoospermia: a complication of hydrocele repair in a fertile population.

Ross, L S; Flom, L S · J Urol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

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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