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A 20-year-old male asked:

After orchiopexy left testicle swelling and firmness noted. no pain.is this normal?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novick
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Orchiopexy: You may have developed a hydrocoel as a result of the surgery. See your doctor or surgeon asap.
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Dr. Karen Dantin
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Ok: Can be normal during the post op period. Ask your doc.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Two days after I got a bilateral Orchiopexy. Under one of my testicles a large amount of lose skin has developed. Right under the incision. Is this normal? And will it go away?
Dr. Birendra Tandan
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No opinion can be given without seein the area. Suggest see your surgeon
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A 19-year-old male asked:
I had a orchiopexy on left testicle and orchiectomy on right to fix torsion is the orchiopexy permanent and will it mean I will never get a torsion again im very worried about losing my last testicle Is there anything I should avoid to help prevent?
Dr. Birendra Tandan
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Last updated May 17, 2018

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