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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Scrotum Post Vasectomy

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Posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016
Question: I had a vasectomy today about 8 hours ago. It was my second one because the first one didn't work. My scrotum is swollen and about the size of a grapefruit. I have had ice on it most of the day. Should I be concerned or wait till morning to see if the swelling goes down.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It could be due to Hematoma

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
Based on the facts that you have stated swelling of the scrotum that you have developed after surgery of vasectomy today is mostly due to hematoma .
and needs to be confirmed at earliest .

Please consult the operating surgeon for examination and get ultrasound scanning of the scrotum done to confirm the same .

If needed he may open up the suture line drain the hematoma and ligate the bleeding point .In the mean while apply a tight pressure bandage over scrotum .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Scrotum Post Vasectomy

Brief Answer: It could be due to Hematoma Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . Based on the facts that you have stated swelling of the scrotum that you have developed after surgery of vasectomy today is mostly due to hematoma . and needs to be confirmed at earliest . Please consult the operating surgeon for examination and get ultrasound scanning of the scrotum done to confirm the same . If needed he may open up the suture line drain the hematoma and ligate the bleeding point .In the mean while apply a tight pressure bandage over scrotum . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you . Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.