Inguinal Hernia & Hydrocele
Children sometimes have inguinal hernias or hydroceles, which can be present at birth or develop later. An inguinal hernia is when a section of a childs intestines pushes through a weak spot in the stomach into the groin or, in boys, the scrotum. It looks like a bulge in the groin area. A hydrocele is when fluid collects around a boys testes. Hydroceles cause swelling around the testicles, but theyre usually painless.
Both of these conditions either go away on their own by 1218 months old or can be easily treated with surgery. Most inguinal hernia and hydrocele repairs are done on an outpatient basis in the operating room. That means your child can usually go home on the same day as their surgery.
Children sometimes have inguinal hernias or hydroceles, which can be present at birth or develop later. An inguinal hernia is when a section of a childs intestines pushes through a weak spot in the stomach into the groin or, in boys, the scrotum. It looks like a bulge in the groin area. A hydrocele is when fluid collects around a boys testes. Hydroceles cause swelling around the testicles, but theyre usually painless.
Both of these conditions either go away on their own by 1218 months old or can be easily treated with surgery. Most inguinal hernia and hydrocele repairs are done on an outpatient basis in the operating room. That means your child can usually go home on the same day as their surgery.
Why Choose Us
If your child needs treatment for inguinal hernias and hydroceles, you can count on the experts at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's. Our urologists are specialists in urology for kids board-certified in pediatric urology. Year after year, many are recognized as , as well as Top Doctors by local magazines in our regions.
And, if your son needs surgery, know that our urologists are skilled in procedures ranging from routine outpatient operations to complex inpatient surgeries including reconstructive surgery of the urinary tract or genitalia.