Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Hydroceles are usually not dangerous, and they are usually only treated when they cause discomfort or embarrassment, or if they are large enough to threaten the testicle's blood supply. One option is to remove the fluid in the scrotum with a needle, a process called aspirat...[read article]

Tests for Hydrocele

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Transillumination is the shining of a light through a body cavity or organ.  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Medical Procedures for Hydrocele

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Therapeutic aspiration of hydrocele
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Surgical Procedures for Hydrocele

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Hydrocelectomy, also known as hydrocele repair, is a surgical procedure performed to correct a hydrocele. A hydrocele is an accumulation of peritoneal fluid in a me...  More
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Drainage of hydrocele
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