Pediatric Inguinal Hernias, Hydroceles, and Undescended Testicles

Oliver B. Lao; Robert Joseph Fitzgibbons; Robert A. Cusick

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.017

Pediatric Inguinal Hernias, Hydroceles, and Undescended Testicles

Oliver B. Lao, Robert Joseph Fitzgibbons, Robert A. Cusick

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Abstract

Pediatric inguinal hernias are extremely common, and can usually be diagnosed by simple history taking and physical examination. Repair is elective, unless there is incarceration or strangulation. Hydroceles are also quite common, and in infancy many will resolve without operative intervention. Undescended testicles harbor an increased risk of infertility and malignancy, and require orchiopexy in early childhood.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	487-504
Number of pages	18
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	92
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.017
Publication status	Published - Jun 2012
Externally published	Yes

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Lao, O. B., Fitzgibbons, R. J., & Cusick, R. A. (2012). Pediatric Inguinal Hernias, Hydroceles, and Undescended Testicles. Surgical Clinics of North America, 92(3), 487-504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.017

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