Abstract

The hydrocele is overall arare condition in urology. A differentiation between primary and secondary hydrocele is essential for further treatment. A primary hydrocele with apatent vaginal process tends to spontaneously regress in the first 2 years of life in newborns. If treatment is necessary, open as well as laparoscopic methods are available with good results. The treatment of scrotal pathologies, especially secondary hydrocele, often poses achallenge in the clinical practice. Despite the benign nature, supposedly simple surgical techniques and good chances of healing, postoperative complications are frequent. In comparison to open surgery, sclerotherapy provides agood alternative for the treatment of secondary hydrocele.

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