[Sclerosing treatment of hydrocele].
We present the results of treatment with aspiration and tetracycline sclerotherapy of 24 cases of hydrocele with a follow-up of 9 months. Only minor complications were observed and the cure rate was less than 50%. The indications of this therapeutic modality versus surgery are discussed.
Saladié Roig
J M
JM
Servicio de Urología y Cirugía del Trasplante, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Hospital de Badalona Germans Trias i Pujol, España.
Blasco Casares
F J
FJ
Areal Calama
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010118:Oxytetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D010118:Oxytetracycline
Tratamiento esclerosante del hidrocele.