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Wound infection following vasectomy
British Journal of Urology
|October 1, 1983
Summary
Vasectomy infection rates were high at 32.9%. Preoperative showers didn't lower infection risk, suggesting post-surgical infection may be more common than initially thought.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Vasectomy is a common surgical procedure for male sterilization.
- Post-vasectomy infection is a potential complication.
- Risk factors for post-vasectomy infection require further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively investigate the infection rate following vasectomy.
- To identify factors associated with increased risk of post-vasectomy infection.
- To evaluate the impact of preoperative skin antisepsis on infection rates.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 94 patients undergoing vasectomy as day cases.
- Data collection on infection rates and potential risk factors.
- Assessment of preoperative hibiscrub shower efficacy on skin flora reduction.
Main Results:
- Overall infection rate was 32.9%.
- Haematoma formation and nasal carriage of organisms were not significant risk factors.
- Preoperative hibiscrub shower significantly reduced skin flora but did not impact infection rate.
Conclusions:
- The high infection rate suggests potential for secondary infections post-vasectomy.
- Standard preoperative skin preparation may not prevent vasectomy-associated infections.
- Further research is needed to understand the etiology of post-vasectomy infections.
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