title: Treatment of hydrocele testis by injection of tetracycline.
abstract: In a prospective study 27 hydroceles were treated with single aspiration and injection of 500 mg tetracycline. The median observation period was 6 months (range 3-15 months). One month after therapy 9 recurrences were observed; but 5 disappeared spontaneously during the next 2 months, giving an overall success rate of 85% (95% confidence limits 66-96%). No serious complications occurred. Dilution of tetracycline in lidocaine prevented acute scrotal pain. Sclerotherapy with tetracycline is efficient, easy and inexpensive and, therefore, economical and beneficial for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Miskowiak
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D013396:Suction; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000628:therapy*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D013752:Tetracycline