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My son 4,5years old is diagnosed with communication hydrocele in both testicles.is necessary surgery or we have to wait maybe go away itself?no pain..

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Necessary: Surgical correction is necessary. He should do fine. Not considered a major procedure. Good luck.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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