Neurovascular sparing vas clipping: last option for recurrent epididymo-orchitis in urethrovasal reflux due to urethral injury

Int Urol Nephrol. 2014 May;46(5):853-6. doi: 10.1007/s11255-013-0605-x. Epub 2013 Nov 22.

Abstract

Acute scrotum is a critical clinical entity in children. This report presents a 12-year-old boy presented with recurrent epididymo-orchitis (EO) with a history of pelvic trauma and urethral disruption 10 years ago. Antegrade and retrograde studies confirmed urethrovasal reflux. The patient did not respond to prophylactic antibiotics, clean intermittent catheterization and endoscopic injection of bulking agent at the junction of the ejaculatory duct and posterior urethra. As the last option, neurovascular sparing vas clipping was performed and the patient made a full recovery. This is the first report of this technique in the treatment for recurrent EO caused by traumatic injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Epididymitis / etiology
  • Epididymitis / surgery*
  • Fibrosis / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchitis / etiology
  • Orchitis / surgery*
  • Organ Sparing Treatments
  • Recurrence
  • Urethra / injuries
  • Urethra / pathology*
  • Vas Deferens / surgery*