Vasectomy

defination

is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception. During the procedure, the male vas deferens are cut and tied or sealed so as to prevent sperm from entering into the urethra and thereby prevent fertilization of a female through sexual intercourse. Vasectomy_diagram-en.svg

Pre operation

explain the procidure

place the ice pack on the scrotum

shave the scrotum

post operation

promote bed rest

stop the asprin in one week

administer analgesic

septic dressing

risk factors

hematoma

bleeding

temporal or local pain

infection

Inflammation of the tubes that move sperm from the testicles (congestive epididymitis).

health education

A vasectomy does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

use a condom every time you have sex.

patophysiology

A small incision is made in the middle or on each side of the scrotum to expose the vesa deferentia,.once exposed a small section of each vas is removed and the loose ends are cauterized burned and tied back on themselves.after vesa are blocked the incision is sutured and the patient can leave