ALLMedicine™ Hydrocele Center

Jan 19th, 2021 - Editorial Comment to Trends in treatment outcomes of hydrocele in Japanese children: A single-institute experience.|2021|Kawai S,|

Jan 3rd, 2021 - We investigated the risk factors influencing ascending testis following laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) for inguinal hernia or hydrocele. Boys undergoing LPEC between 2014 and 2018 had their medical records and operative m...

Oct 16th, 2020 - Groin hernias are caused by a defect of the abdominal wall in the groin area and comprise inguinal and femoral hernias. Inguinal hernias are more common in men. Although groin hernias are easily diagnosed on physical examination in men, ultrasonog...

Aug 30th, 2020 - Lymphedema is the result of altered lymphatic drainage. Primary lymphedema is a rare condition with a reported incidence of only 0.6%. Most cases in children are caused by congenital factors. We report a 4-year-old child with primary penile scrota...

Aug 4th, 2020 - To investigate trends in treatment outcomes of surgical intervention versus observation for pediatric hydrocele. This retrospective study included 175 patients diagnosed with hydrocele at our institution. Hydrocele was diagnosed based on medical h...

Oct 31st, 2017 - Lymphatic filariasis is a vector-borne neglected tropical disease that causes damage of the lymphatic system and can lead to lymphoedema (elephantiasis) and hydrocele in infected individuals. The global baseline estimate of persons affected by lym.

Mar 16th, 2010 - IPEG Guidelines for Inguinal Hernia and Hydrocele.|2010| ,|diagnosis,surgery,methods,diagnosis,surgery,

Jan 19th, 2021 - Editorial Comment to Trends in treatment outcomes of hydrocele in Japanese children: A single-institute experience.|2021|Kawai S,|

Jan 3rd, 2021 - We investigated the risk factors influencing ascending testis following laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) for inguinal hernia or hydrocele. Boys undergoing LPEC between 2014 and 2018 had their medical records and operative m...

Dec 4th, 2020 - Overview A hydrocele (HI-droe-seel) is a type of swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a testicle. Hydrocele is common in newborns and usually disappears without treatment by age 1. Older boys and a...

Dec 4th, 2020 - Diagnosis Your doctor will start with a physical exam. It's likely to include: Checking for tenderness in an enlarged scrotum. Applying pressure to the abdomen and scrotum to check for inguinal hernia. Shining a light through the scrotum (transill...

Oct 16th, 2020 - Groin hernias are caused by a defect of the abdominal wall in the groin area and comprise inguinal and femoral hernias. Inguinal hernias are more common in men. Although groin hernias are easily diagnosed on physical examination in men, ultrasonog...

Mar 5th, 2018 - Injury to the testicular artery has been reported in 0.9% of microsurgical varicocele repairs. This incidence may be higher when optical magnification is not used for varicocele repair. Because the testis typically has additional arterial supplies...

Mar 13th, 2014 - Lymphatic Filariasis Lymphatic filariasis caused by W bancrofti and B malayi has a worldwide human prevalence of 120 million in regions of India, Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.[4,13] More than 40 million infected people develop lymphedema...

Jan 20th, 2003 - Discussion Epididymitis is the most common cause of scrotal pathology in the post pubertal age group. Patients typically present with pain, fever and or dysuria. Almost all patients demonstrate white blood cells within their urine. Epididymitis is...

Testis Cancer Testis cancer may present in an advanced stage due to its fast doubling time, misdiagnosis by other physicians and patient embarrassment. Claims relating to testis cancer are similar to that of other urologic malignancies.[2,4] Reaso...

Conclusion Lymphatic sparing during varicocele surgery is highly recommended in order to avoid hydrocele development. The technique of complete spermatic cord ligation, therefore, should be considered obsolete during surgical intervention for a va...