Abdominoscrotal hydrocele: A reliable surgical technique

Authors
Ferro, F Spagnoli, A Lucchetti, MC Marchetti, P
Citation
F. Ferro et al., Abdominoscrotal hydrocele: A reliable surgical technique, UROLOGY, 55(5), 2000, pp. 771-773
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
UROLOGY
ISSN journal
00904295 → ACNP
Volume
55
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
771 - 773
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-4295(200005)55:5<771:AHARST>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) consists of two large sacs, both abdominal and scrotal, connecting with the inguinal channel. The diagnosis is made on ly by ultrasound scan. Surgical treatment is mandatory since no spontaneous resolution has been reported. A new surgical procedure used successfully t o treat 11 patients with ASH is described. UROLOGY 55: 771-773, 2000. (C) 2 000, Elsevier Science Inc.