Does Surgical Technique Play a Role in Postoperative Hydrocele Formation in Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair?

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Stephanie Brierley · Phoenix Children's Hospital

Brielle Ochoa · Phoenix Children's Hospital

Kayla Heller · Phoenix Children's Hospital

Benjamin E Padilla · Phoenix Children's Hospital

for the Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Collaborative Group · Hernia Center

Abstract

Postoperative hydrocele after pediatric IHR is less than 0.5% for laparoscopic and open repair. Leaving the hernia sac in place was not associated with an increase in postoperative hydrocele and is unnecessary.

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Hernia repair and management Testicular diseases and treatments Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

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Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000001872

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Does Surgical Technique Play a Role in Postoperative Hydrocele Formation in Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair?

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