What is communicating hydrocele?
A communicating hydrocele is a hydrocele that has an opening referred to as a “communication” into the abdominal cavity. The opening allows abdominal fluid to pass into the scrotum. A non-communicating hydrocele is less serious than a communicating hydrocele.Dhuʻl-H. 22, 1437 AH
What is a communicating hernia?
What is a communicating hydrocele (hernia)? A communicating hydrocele is a collection of fluid that is in the scrotum, surrounding the testicle. In children, a communicating hydrocele is the same thing as a hernia. This can occur because the testicles develop in the abdomen and drop into the scrotum over time.
What is non-communicating hydrocele?
What is a non-communicating hydrocele? When a boy has a non-communicating hydrocele there is no connection between the abdominal cavity and the sac around the testicle in the scrotum. This type of hydrocele is often found in newborns and these often resolve or go away over time.
How do you fix a communicating hydrocele?
A communicating hydrocele usually requires surgical repair to prevent an inguinal hernia from occurring. The surgery involves making a small incision in the groin or inguinal area and then draining the fluid and closing off the opening to the tunica vaginalis.
Can adults get communicating hydrocele?
This may be due to failure of the processus vaginalis to fully close (i.e. communicating hydrocele) or by the body’s inability to absorb the excess fluid before birth (i.e. simple hydrocele). In adults, especially males after the fourth decade of life, the causes may be due to scrotal injury or inflammation.Jum. II 21, 1440 AH
What causes non communicating hydrocele?
Noncommunicating hydroceles may result from increased fluid production or impaired fluid absorption. A sudden onset of scrotal hydrocele in older children has been noted after viral illnesses. In such cases, viral-mediated serositis may account for the net increased fluid production.
What causes hernia?
What Causes Hernias? Ultimately, all hernias are caused by a combination of pressure and an opening or weakness of muscle or fascia; the pressure pushes an organ or tissue through the opening or weak spot. Sometimes the muscle weakness is present at birth; more often, it occurs later in life.
What is Herniorrhaphy?
A hernia occurs when an organ or internal tissue breaks through a hole in the muscles. Hernia repair surgery or herniorrhaphy involves returning the displaced tissues to their proper position. Hernioplasty is a type of hernia repair surgery where a mesh patch is sewn over the weakened region of tissue.Muh. 30, 1439 AH
How is non communicating hydrocele treated?
Surgery for non-communicating hydroceles and hydrocele of the cord. The surgical procedure to repair a hydrocele is called a hydrocelectomy. A small incision is made in the groin (along a skin crease), the fluid is drained, and a portion of the sac is removed.
Can hydrocele be cured without surgery?
Management and Treatment A hydrocele usually does not need to be surgically repaired. A hydrocele typically goes away on its own within six to 12 months of age. If the hydrocele does not resolve on its own, then it needs to be surgically repaired to prevent further complications.Rab. II 24, 1442 AH
What is hernia problem?
A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that normally contains it. Most hernias occur within the abdominal cavity, between the chest and the hips.Muh. 17, 1440 AH