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What Causes Swelling And Drainage From Vasectomy Incision Location?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014
Question: My husband had previously been diagnosed with a spermatocele that he though was at the location of a vasectomy incision thirteen years ago. Today at the same location has developed increase swelling with drainage from the site. He also states that he feels a bit ill. Temp currently 98.9.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
likely to be abscess

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms

Presence of swelling and discharge suggest the possibility of collection possibly infective in origin. It would be very helpful if you could provide me clinical photograph for further assessment.
Also kindly provide me with the following additional information

1. Is there any pain at site of swelling?
2. What is the color of discharge?
3. Is the discharge more in quantity or it was only few drops?

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling And Drainage From Vasectomy Incision Location?

Brief Answer: likely to be abscess Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Presence of swelling and discharge suggest the possibility of collection possibly infective in origin. It would be very helpful if you could provide me clinical photograph for further assessment. Also kindly provide me with the following additional information 1. Is there any pain at site of swelling? 2. What is the color of discharge? 3. Is the discharge more in quantity or it was only few drops? Awaiting your response Take care Best regards Dr Deepak Kaltari Consultant Surgeon