What Causes Unequal Testicles Post Inguinal Hernia Surgery?

Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 2015

Question: I had inguinal hernia surgery 4 days ago every thing looks good except my left testical is 6x larger than should be like I never had the surgery

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi and welcome to hcm

Detailed Answer:
This is not normal,but also in most cases it isnt indicating serious complciaiton. It is probabl yhaematoma that accumualted in spermatic cord and testicle fascia. it happens if hemosatsis during surgery wasnt achieved or blood vessles were cut. This is significant testicle swelling and you should see doctor ,do doppler ultrasound to rule out possible ischemia. But more probabl ythis is hematima that will pull back in next week, try to elevated your testicles by putting something soft below,avoid physical activity and weight lifting. WIsh you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

what is ischemia and how is it fixed if this is the case

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
It means that testicle blood flow is reduced and it is serious complications which should be treated by another surgery but it would manifest with scrotal pain, fever, swelling.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar