Patient's question:
Last week, I noticed that my precious son's lower leg, specifically in the left testicular area, occasionally has a band-like hard lump. The baby says it doesn't hurt, but sometimes when he cries, it becomes more prominent. I took him to see a doctor, who said it's hydrocele and that surgery is required. Is hydrocele surgery necessary for a five-year-old child?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent,Hello, I am very happy to assist you. Intussusception is a common pediatric surgical condition. Generally, conservative treatment is used for infants and young children, as symptoms may disappear as the body develops to the preschool stage. High ligation of the hernial sac is a simple method for treating preschool symptoms, but there are certain risks during conservative treatment, such as the incarceration of the hernial contents in the child, which may lead to intestinal obstruction or even necrosis.