Vasectomy reversal for post-vasectomy pain syndrome
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چکیده
Post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) is a rare, but devastating outcome following vasectomy. Given the widespread utilization of vasectomy for permanent contraception, with more than 500,000 procedures performed annually in the United States, it can be a significant challenge for both patients and providers. Vasectomy reversal is a surgical option for men who fail conservative or medical management. Despite improvements in technique, vasectomy carries some inherent risks making pre-procedure counseling regarding the risks of PVPS paramount. Chronic post-operative pain, or PVPS, occurs in 1-2% of men undergoing the procedure. This review will examine the utility of vasectomy reversal as a means of addressing PVPS.
منابع مشابه
PVPS using the Mesh Words “Post-vasectomy Pain Syndrome,” “Post Vasectomy Pain Syndrome,” “Microdenervation of Spermatic Cord,” “Epididymectomy,” “Vasectomy Reversal,” and “Orchiectomy”
BACKGROUND PVPS is different from acute post procedure pain. Acute post procedure pain typically resolves 2–4 weeks postoperatively whereas PVPS continues to persist or may occur months to years after the vasectomy. PVPS can be an extremely frustrating problem to treat for both the patient and the clinician, as there remains no widely accepted protocol for evaluation and treatment of the proble...
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