Cuando se debe operar un hidrocele?
¿Cuándo se debe operar un hidrocele?
El hidrocele del lactante suele curarse solo, entre el primer y el segundo año de vida, por lo que se opera en casos muy concretos. En la mayoría se espera a la curación espontánea, siguiendo un control por parte del especialista. Si pasada esta edad aún persiste, entonces si debe operarse.
¿Cómo drenar líquido de los testiculos?
Durante la cirugía
- Le harán un corte (incisión) en el escroto.
- Le quitarán el líquido del hidrocele.
- Posiblemente le coloquen un tubo delgado (drenaje) en la incisión para ayudar a eliminar el líquido.
- La incisión que le hayan hecho en el escroto se cierra con puntos o cinta quirúrgica.
¿Cómo se opera un hidrocele testicular?
Esta cirugía se puede realizar mediante anestesia general o regional, según el caso. El procedimiento consiste en hacer una incisión en el escroto o en la parte inferior del abdomen para extirparla. Tras la cirugía, puede que se coloque un tubo para drenar el líquido, además de un vendaje abultado por unos días.
Should a hydrocele be removed?
But for males of any age, it’s important for a doctor to evaluate a hydrocele because it can be associated with an underlying testicular condition. A hydrocele that doesn’t disappear on its own might need to be surgically removed, typically as an outpatient procedure.
What is hydrocele fluid?
A hydrocele (HI-droe-seel) is a type of swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a testicle. Hydrocele is common in newborns and usually disappears without treatment by age 1. Older boys and adult men can develop a hydrocele due to inflammation or injury within the scrotum.
What are the side effects of hydrocele surgery?
Risk and possible complications include:
- Bleeding.
- Infection.
- Blood clots.
- Recurrence of the hydrocele.
- Injury to the testicle and nearby structures, which can lead to infertility.
- Risks of anesthesia (the anesthesiologist will discuss these with you)
Is there liquid in your balls?
The scrotum is the sac of skin that holds the testicles once they descend. During development, each testicle has a naturally occurring sac around it that contains fluid. Normally, this sac closes itself and the body absorbs the fluid inside during the baby’s first year.
What happens if a hydrocele bursts?
A large hydrocele may obstruct the testicular blood supply, leading to atrophy and impairment of fertility. There are other complications such as hemorrhage, rupture or calcification of the fluid.
Will hydrocele go away by itself?
A hydrocele typically goes away on its own within six to 12 months of age. If the hydrocele does not resolve on its own, then it needs to be surgically repaired to prevent further complications.
How safe is hydrocele surgery?
Hydrocelectomy is usually successful, and major complications are very rare. Another hydrocele can form after surgery, requiring additional treatment, but this isn’t common. Contact your doctor promptly if you start having swelling and pain in your scrotum again.