Hydrocele

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Hydrocele Prognosis

Many hydroceles resolve without treatment. Surgery for hydrocele (hydrocelectomy) usually has excellent results, but recurrence of the condition is not rare.

Prevention

Because the condition develops before birth, hydroceles cannot be prevented in newborn infants. However, proper prenatal care can help prevent premature births and reduce the risk for hydroceles in baby boys.

Adult males can take steps to protect the genital area from injury—for example, we...Read the full article