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Vasectomy Hematoma Precautions

As with any surgery, there it always the possibility of post-operative bleeding. Hemotoma due to a vasectomy procedure is rare, it does occasionally occur. Hemotoma, though, can also be caused by a number of causes not directly related to the surgical procedures. A man who has undergone a vasectomy can take precautions to avoid post-operative hemotoma.

  1. What is Hemotoma?

    • Hemotoma is the leakage of blood outside of blood vessels. The most common form of hemotoma are bruises and black eyes, and hemotoma can occur anywhere on the body. In most instances, they heal themselves over time. But hemotoma that are the result of major injuries or surgical procedures, like vasectomies, can be more dangerous and require medical attention.

    Hemotoma and Vasectomies

    • Hemotoma in vasectomies occur in approximately 5 percent of patients. The most common signs of hemotoma are bruising of the scrotum, swelling and soreness. In most cases, the condition clears up of its own accord, but in some instances, the urologist needs to perform a follow-up surgical procedure to repair a blood vessel. Any symptoms of hemotoma should be checked by a physician. Hemotoma, though still uncommon, occur more frequently in vasectomy reversal operations.

    Precautions

    • Most doctors recommend that their patients take warm water baths to help reduce the possibility of hemotoma. Similarly, it is important to refrain from all sexual activity for the full time period your doctor recommends, and this includes any activity that could jostle or bump the testicles. Some doctors recommend wearing scrotum supports, and avoid playing sports. Over the counter drugs like ibuprofen can help reduce the chance of swelling, which in turn reduces the incidence of hemotoma.

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