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Can a varicocele be a complication from the right-sided inguinal hernia repair surgery i had?

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Dr. Ronen Elefant answered

Specializes in Critical Care

Yes: A varicocele is an abnormal enlargement of the veins draining the testicle. Open inguinal hernia surgery is performed in close proximity to these veins which can be tied off if bleeding is encountered or just scarred down from the surgery. This at times may be an inevitable complication due to the anatomy of inguinal hernia.

Answered 11/26/2019

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