Post Op Inguinal Hernia Hematoma
This is a blood clot or collection of blood near the surgery site or around the scrotum.
Post op inguinal hernia hematoma. Hematoma will get absorbed in couple of months no. Excessive bleeding requiring a blood transfusion or additional surgery is very rare. In rare occasions they may need wound exploration or surgical drainage. Unlikely no.
Awad ss fagan sp. A hematoma is a collection of blood that accumulates at or near the site of hernia surgery. It is possible to avoid most of these complications if one follows a set of well defined steps and principles of endoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. An inguinal hernia is a common condition caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall near the inguinal canal.
Infection or hematoma after effects can typically be managed with antibiotic or anti inflammatory medication treatment and physical rest. Here we present the case of a 53 year old black man who developed massive penoscrotal haematoma following inguinal hernia repair that needed surgical exploration. The larger the hernia the higher t. Following inguinal hernia repair scrotal haematoma or wound haematoma are treated conservatively.
If left untreated an inguinal hernia can cause serious complications. I had left ing hernia surgery 3 months ago and hematoma about the size of a golf ball is still present in my scrotum. Current approaches to inguinal hernia repair. Call 1800 022 222.
Does this require more surgery answered by dr. Open mesh versus non mesh. Scott nw mccormack k graham p go pm ross sj grant am. Complications in endoscopic inguinal hernia surgery are more dangerous and more frequent than those of open surgery especially in inexperienced hands and hence are best avoided.
For example inguinal hernia surgery can result in damage to the structures in the spermatic cord that are attached to the testicle 3. Read more 3 doctors agree. The surgeon usually prescribes antibiotics to treat this type of hernia repair complications. The condition can arise from direct manipulation of the bowel during surgery or.
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