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In case of surgery for correct communicating hydrocele in 4 years old boy is possibility to come back again hydrocele? has risk this type of surgery?

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Dr. Jeff McFadden answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: There is a chance the hydrocele can return after surgery. Talk to the surgeon about what percentage he/she has seen in his/her practice. There are statistics but some surgeons may have lower return rates than others.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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