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When Should A Hydrocelectomy Be Done For Treatment Of Hydrocele?
I m 57 years old with a hydrocele. I was diagnosed with the abnormality 2 years ago and hope to under hydrocelectomy next year probably may. Can I wait till then because of the continuous enlargement. What will be the health implications if I wait till next year? Will I have hernia, atrophy, pyocele or other complications if I wait till next year may, 2017. Pls answer all my concerns.
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Hello,
A hydrocele is a benign (non-cancerous) condition and emergency intervention is required. You can wait for a few months and it will not lead to any complications. Pyocele can rarely develop especially in case you are diabetic. You can repeat the ultrasound scan to rule out complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
A hydrocele is a benign (non-cancerous) condition and emergency intervention is required. You can wait for a few months and it will not lead to any complications. Pyocele can rarely develop especially in case you are diabetic. You can repeat the ultrasound scan to rule out complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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