Hematocele after laparoscopic appendectomy

JSLS. 2012 Oct-Dec;16(4):660-2. doi: 10.4293/108680812X13517013316717.

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy is one of the most common laparoscopic surgeries performed. We report an unusual complication of hematocele after laparoscopic appendectomy.

Case description: A 48-y-old male presented with swelling and discomfort in his right scrotum 11 d after he underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Before the surgery, he had no scrotal swelling or inguinal hernia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Appendectomy / adverse effects*
  • Appendectomy / methods
  • Appendicitis / surgery*
  • Hematocele / diagnosis
  • Hematocele / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Testis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography