title: Treatment of hydroceles by aspirations and tetracycline instillations.
abstract: In conclusion, tetracycline hydrochloride is an effective and safe sclerosant for the treatment of hydrocele with entailing minimal side effects and low recurrence rate. However, it should not be recommended for the treatment of spermatocele in younger men who still wish to have children, because of the danger of drug epididymitis and resulting infertility. Hydrocele treatment can be performed in younger men who still wish to have children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Angthong Hospital, Thailand.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Suwan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015911:Sclerotherapy; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000628:therapy*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D013752:Tetracycline