Microsurgical denervation of the spermatic cord for treatment of idiopathic chronic orchialgia / 中华医学杂志(英文版)
Chinese Medical Journal
; (24): 2784-2786, 2012.
Article
in En
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-244352
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
A patient referred to our hospital, diagnosed with left idiopathic chronic orchialgia, was evaluated with a thorough medical and psychiatric history, physical examination, scrotal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Conservative management failed. The patient had temporary pain relief after undergoing outpatient cord block three times. Microsurgical denervation of the left spermatic cord was operated in March, 2011. A pain questionnaire was used to determine efficacy before and after operation, and complete pain relief was noted at one week after operation. The follow up period was 12 months, at the end of which the pain score was still zero. No complications, including testicular atrophy and hydrocele, occurred. Microsurgical denervation of the spermatic cord can be a minimally invasive, safe and effective management option for treatment of idiopathic chronic orchialgia.
Full text:
1
Index:
WPRIM
Main subject:
Spermatic Cord
/
General Surgery
/
Testicular Diseases
/
Denervation
/
Methods
Limits:
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Chinese Medical Journal
Year:
2012
Type:
Article