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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 660-662 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hematocele
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Processus vaginalis