Testis or Epididymis Abscess Drainage in Windhoek

About this service

Testis or epididymis abscess drainage in Windhoek is a day-surgery procedure that drains an abscess that has formed in the testicle or epididymis, usually as a complication of infection. An abscess in this area causes significant scrotal pain, swelling and often fever, and drainage is needed because antibiotics alone may not be enough to clear a collection of pus.

The procedure relieves pressure and pain and allows the infection to resolve more effectively. Eastgate Clinic performs this drainage in our on-site day theatre with prompt attention to painful scrotal infections.

What to expect

• An examination, and sometimes a scan, confirms the abscess before drainage
• The procedure is performed under general or regional anaesthesia
• Drainage is generally brief, though antibiotics are often continued afterwards
• Swelling and tenderness in the scrotum is expected for some days after surgery
• Your doctor will advise on follow-up to make sure the infection has cleared

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• Severe scrotal pain and swelling, often with fever
• A tender, warm lump in the testicle or epididymis
• Worsening symptoms of epididymitis or orchitis despite antibiotics
• Redness and swelling of the scrotum suggesting infection
• Suspected abscess following a scrotal infection

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