Hydrocele

The hydrocele is overall a rare condition in urology. A differentiation between primary and secondary hydrocele is essential for further treatment. A primary hydrocele with a patent vaginal process tends to spontaneously regress in the first 2 years of life in newborns. If treatment is necessary, op...

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Published inUrologie (Heidelberg, Germany) Vol. 63; no. 6; p. 607
Main Authors Filmar, S, Gross, A J, Hook, S, Rosenbaum, C M, Netsch, C, Becker, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.06.2024
Subjects
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Laparoscopy - methods
Male
Sclerotherapy - methods
Testicular Hydrocele - diagnosis
Testicular Hydrocele - surgery
Scrotal mass
Hydrocele
Complications
Sclerotherapy
Spermatocele
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Summary:The hydrocele is overall a rare condition in urology. A differentiation between primary and secondary hydrocele is essential for further treatment. A primary hydrocele with a patent vaginal process tends to spontaneously regress in the first 2 years of life in newborns. If treatment is necessary, open as well as laparoscopic methods are available with good results. The treatment of scrotal pathologies, especially secondary hydrocele, often poses a challenge in the clinical practice. Despite the benign nature, supposedly simple surgical techniques and good chances of healing, postoperative complications are frequent. In comparison to open surgery, sclerotherapy provides a good alternative for the treatment of secondary hydrocele.
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ISSN:2731-7072
2731-7072
DOI:10.1007/s00120-024-02367-7