Leg ischemia post-varicocelectomy

Int Med Case Rep J. 2016 Mar 8:9:57-60. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S102423. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

Varicocelectomy is the most commonly performed operation for the treatment of male infertility. Many surgical approaches are used as each of them has advantages over the other and is preferred by surgeons. Vascular injury has never been reported as a complication of varicocelectomy apart from testicular artery injury. We present a 36-year-old male who developed leg ischemia post-varicocelectomy due to common femoral artery injury. He was successfully treated by using a vein graft.

Keywords: complications; varicocele; varicocelectomy; vascular injuries.

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  • Case Reports