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Inguinal Hernia Operation Missed A Blood Vessel Causing Drainage Into Testicles And Swelling. Is This Normal For The Body?
My husband had an inguinal hernia operation and the doctor missed a blood vessel, which caused a quart of blood to drain into his testicals, making them swell up to the size of a cantaloupe, it has been 3 weeks today and they are still so swollen but the inches around are down to 12 inches instead of 16 inches. The doctor has told us he is very sorry but is this normal for the body to be able to absorb that much blood and just go away in time like he is telling us? Im extremely concerned for my husbands health
Fri, 29 Nov 2013
Hi,
From history it seems that he had big hematoma following surgery.
Try ice pack 3 times a day for few days with a course of antibiotic.
If it does not subside then blood is to be aspirated with wide bore needle or putting small incision.
If it remains for long time it can affect his testicles.
Consult surgeon and discuss about this.
ok and take care.
From history it seems that he had big hematoma following surgery.
Try ice pack 3 times a day for few days with a course of antibiotic.
If it does not subside then blood is to be aspirated with wide bore needle or putting small incision.
If it remains for long time it can affect his testicles.
Consult surgeon and discuss about this.
ok and take care.
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