Vasectomy reversal for post-vasectomy pain syndrome

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 pr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Smith-Harrison, L. I., Smith, Ryan P.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: AME Publishing Company 2017
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5503916/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28725612
http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/tau.2017.04.37
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Sumario: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.

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