Orchiectomy as a result of ischemic orchitis after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: case report of a rare complication

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ischemic orchitis is an established complication after open inguinal hernia repair, but ischemic orchitis resulting in orchiectomy after the laparoscopic approach has not been reported.</p> <p>Case presentation</p>...

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Main Authors: Moore John B, Hasenboehler Erik A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/1/1/3