Why not use a small incision to treat large hydroceles?
BACKGROUND
Operative treatment of large hydroceles generally requires a large incision.


METHODS
A technique is described which permits a traditional Jaboulay's or Lord's repair to be done through a 3 cm incision.


RESULTS
Twenty patients with large hydroceles were operated on from June 2000 to November 2001 using this technique and to date, only one patient has had a recurrence. There has been no occurrence of either scrotal wound infection or haematoma -formation.


CONCLUSIONS
A hydrocele repair of the surgeon's choice can be done safely through a 3 cm incision.
Chalasani
Venu
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Department of Surgery, University of Sydney, Auburn District Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Woo
Henry H
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D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods*