Abdominoscrotal hydrocele in infancy: a review and presentation of the scrotal approach for correction.
OBJECTIVE
A simple transcrotal approach to the surgical treatment of abdominoscrotal hydrocele is presented.


METHODS
Via a scrotal incision the hydrocele sac is drained and the wall is everted and plicated in the manner described by Lord.


RESULTS
The hydrocele is eliminated with a decreased risk of damage to the spermatic cord and epididymis. There has been no recurrence.


CONCLUSIONS
The scrotal approach to abdominoscrotal hydrocele is a simple, safe and effective method of managing this relatively uncommon problem.
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Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
D000005:Abdomen; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012611:Scrotum; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000601:surgery*