Patient's question:
A child with bilateral inguinal hernias for over a year. At 100 days, it dropped into the scrotum. The crying dropped it down. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No care was taken. Help: 4 days ago, surgery was performed. But the left inguinal hernia is still somewhat large. Inside, it feels soft with something the size of a quail. Is it a recurrence of the inguinal hernia or swelling of the testicles? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
The surgery for pediatric inguinal hernia involves the high ligation of the hernia sac. The hernia sac is generally excised, but if there is significant bleeding, a transverse ligation of the hernia sac with a window in the distal sac can also be performed. Based on your description, the postoperative swelling in the scrotum may be due to bleeding, or it could be local inflammatory edema after the removal of the hernia sac. There is no need for special intervention at this time. When the child lies down, you can support the scrotum to help reduce swelling or facilitate the absorption of fluid.