J M Choe1, A K Kirkemo. 1. Department of Urology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Michigan, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: We conducted an outcomes analysis to determine the incidence of post-vasectomy complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire (154 questions) addressing post-vasectomy complications, incidence of post-vasectomy scrotal pain and quality of life issues was sent to 470 patients. Followup telephone surveys were made. RESULTS: A total of 182 patients (42.3%) responded. Mean follow-up was 4.8 years. The most common complication was post-vasectomy scrotal pain in 34 men (18.7%), which adversely affected the quality of life in 4 (2.2%). In retrospect, 71.4% of the men were satisfied with the decision for vasectomy, 19.3% had equivocal feelings and 9.3% were dissatisfied. CONCLUSIONS: Chronic scrotal pain is the most common post-vasectomy complication that may adversely affect quality of life in men undergoing vasectomy.
PURPOSE: We conducted an outcomes analysis to determine the incidence of post-vasectomy complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire (154 questions) addressing post-vasectomy complications, incidence of post-vasectomy scrotal pain and quality of life issues was sent to 470 patients. Followup telephone surveys were made. RESULTS: A total of 182 patients (42.3%) responded. Mean follow-up was 4.8 years. The most common complication was post-vasectomy scrotal pain in 34 men (18.7%), which adversely affected the quality of life in 4 (2.2%). In retrospect, 71.4% of the men were satisfied with the decision for vasectomy, 19.3% had equivocal feelings and 9.3% were dissatisfied. CONCLUSIONS:Chronic scrotal pain is the most common post-vasectomy complication that may adversely affect quality of life in men undergoing vasectomy.
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Americas; Biology; Developed Countries; Diseases; Economic Factors; Family Planning; Genital Effects, Male; Genitalia; Genitalia, Male; Male Sterilization; Michigan; North America; Northern America; Pain; Physiology; Quality Of Life--men; Research Report; Signs And Symptoms; Social Welfare; Sterilization, Sexual; United States; Urogenital System; Vasectomy--complications
Authors: Joo Yong Lee; Kang Su Cho; Seung Hwan Lee; Hee Ju Cho; Jeong Man Cho; Cheol Young Oh; June Hyun Han; Ki Soo Lee; Tae Hyo Kim; Seung Wook Lee Journal: Int Urol Nephrol Date: 2013-09-21 Impact factor: 2.370