Epididymitis following Cytoreductive Surgery with Intraperitoneal Oxaliplatin Chemotherapy: Two Case Reports

Case Rep Oncol. 2016 Feb 19;9(1):138-42. doi: 10.1159/000443726. eCollection 2016 Jan-Apr.

Abstract

Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy has emerged as an aggressive treatment option with intent to either cure or extend disease-free survival of selected patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. However, postoperative complications are common. We describe the cases of 2 men who underwent CRS with hyperthermic intraperitoneal oxaliplatin and developed scrotal pain, which was consistent with noninfectious epididymitis.

Keywords: Cytoreductive surgery; Epididymitis; Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy; Oxaliplatin.

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  • Case Reports