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Incidental finding of duplication of vas deferens in inguinal hernia: a case report of rare anomaly

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Duplication of the vas deferens is a rare congenital anomaly, with an incidence of ~0.05% in the general population. It is typically discovered incidentally during surgeries involving the spermatic cord, such as inguinal hernia repair. This case report presents a 33-year-old male who underwent left inguinal hernioplasty, during which duplication of the vas deferens was incidentally identified. The patient had presented with left-sided inguinal swelling, painful testis, and a small left testis. Preoperative ultrasound suggested an inguinal hernia, but the vas deferens anomaly was only detected intraoperatively. The patient successfully underwent hernioplasty without postoperative complications. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing rare anatomical variations like vas deferens duplication to prevent surgical complications.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae782

Authors: Bibek Shrestha, Krishna Yadav, Grishma Kandel, Pratibha Yadav, Sachet Subedi

Institutions: Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu University

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050