Question
How is a hydrocele on the right testicle and spermatic cord cavity of a baby treated?
Answer
A hydrocele is a condition where fluid accumulates in the tunica vaginalis cavity, and it may require the following treatment methods:
- Follow-up Observation: Many infantile hydroceles resolve spontaneously by the age of 2, so immediate treatment is not urgent. If the hydrocele is caused by systemic diseases, it may gradually absorb after the systemic disease is cured.
- Aspiration and Sclerosing Agent Treatment: These two methods may lead to complications such as regional hardening or secondary infection, hence there is controversy regarding their use.