Patient's question:
Most pediatric hydroceles are communicating hydroceles. So, how is pediatric hydrocele treated?Doctor's answer:
Most hydroceles in children are communicating hydroceles, and surgical treatment should be performed between the ages of 1.5 and 2 years. Otherwise, as the child grows older, the internal inguinal ring gradually enlarges, making it easier to develop an inguinal, and the condition is prone to recurrence, potentially even affecting the development of the spermatic cord and vas deferens. The surgical method involves high ligation of the hydrocele sac at the internal inguinal ring. The surgery can be performed through an inguinal incision or via laparoscopic surgery. Avoid strenuous exercise for 3 months after surgery to prevent the occurrence of inguinal hernia.