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Is it okay to have a non-medical person drain a hydrocele with a needle?

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Dr. Marvalyn DeCambre answered

No: No person should perform procedures in which they don't know the risks, benefits and alternatives. It is unlikely that an non medical person will not the risks, benefits and alternatives of they performance of a needle aspiration. In the event that a potential risk occurs will a non medical person know what to do. If the answer is no--then, no!

Answered 1/4/2021

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Dr. Hrair-George Mesrobian answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

No: Because infection may result in loss of the testicle in addition to a severe illness.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2021

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A member asked:

Is it okay to have a non-medical person drain a hydrocele with a needle?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Marvalyn DeCambre answered

Dr. Hrair-George Mesrobian answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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