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What Are The Chances Of Hydrocele Recurring At The Age Of 12?

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Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014
Question: My son had a hydrocele diagnosed at birth and surgery was planned at 2 but didnt proceed based on a second opinion as the second doctor thought it would resolve naturally and this appears to have happened ,The doctor said keep it checked particularly at puberty because of recurrence or an inguinal hernia My son is now 12 ..what are the likely chance of this recurring .
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It may not recur.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your son who is ow 12 years old had fluid hernia detected at birth .

Fluid hernia in infants gets a resolved of its own without any treatment.

Since it is absorbed completely and he is now 12 years old the opening (Mouth ) of the sac seems to be closed hence there are no chances of recurring it again .However get him checked at frequent interval of one year by a qualified general Surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,
I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.


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What Are The Chances Of Hydrocele Recurring At The Age Of 12?

Brief Answer: It may not recur. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that your son who is ow 12 years old had fluid hernia detected at birth . Fluid hernia in infants gets a resolved of its own without any treatment. Since it is absorbed completely and he is now 12 years old the opening (Mouth ) of the sac seems to be closed hence there are no chances of recurring it again .However get him checked at frequent interval of one year by a qualified general Surgeon. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.