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Is it common for long term complications or pain to result from a full epididymectomy? or is the procedure considered safe?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Low grade pain.: There should be little problem especially if this is to treat epididymitis. The procedure is safe and no long term complication as usual. There is always a small chance but most of the time people do well.

Answered 1/5/2019

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