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Hydrocele

Health Encyclopedia: Hydrocele

Definition

A hydrocele is a fluid-filled sack along the spermatic cord within the scrotum.

Alternative Names

Processus vaginalis; Patent processus vaginalis

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Hydroceles are common in newborn infants. The fluid buildup can be on one or both sides of the scrotum.

During normal development, the testicles descend down a tract (tube) from the abdomen into the scrotum. Hydroceles result when this tube fails to close. Per...

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Hydrocele repair

.........procedure can be done laparoscopically, which involves smaller surgical cuts. Indications Hydroceles frequently go away on their own. They should be repaired when they cause... Read more »

Hydrocele repair

Hydrocelectomy Risks Risks for any anesthesia include the following: Reactions to medications Problems breathing Risks for any... Read more »

Hydrocele

Processus vaginalis; Patent processus vaginalis Prevention Read more »

Hydrocele repair

Hydrocelectomy Expectations after surgery The success rate for hydrocele repair is very high. The long-term prognosis is excellent. ... Read more »

Hydrocele

...Alternative Names Processus vaginalis; Patent processus vaginalis Treatment Hydroceles are usually not dangerous, and they are usually only treated when they cause... Read more »

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