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male reproductive anatomy, hydrocele, processus vaginalis, patent processus vaginalis, a hydrocele, fluid-filled sack, along the spermatic cord, the scrotum, hydroceles, common in newborn infants, fluid buildup, on one, sides, the scrotum, normal development, testicles descend down a tract, tube, abdomen, scrotum, hydroceles result, this tube fails to close, peritoneal fluid drains, abdomen, the open tube, fluid accumulates, in the scrotum, where it becomes trapped, scrotum to enlarge, hydroceles, resolve after a few months after birth, appearance, worry new parents, a hydrocele associated, an inguinal hernia, hydroceles, demonstrated by shining a flashlight, the enlarged portion, the scrotum, scrotum is full of clear fluid, hydrocele, scrotum, light up, transillumination, hydroceles, inflammation, trauma, the testicle, epididymis, by fluid, blood obstruction, the spermatic cord, type of hydrocele is more common in older men, main symptom, painless, swollen testicle, sides, feels, a water-filled balloon, a physical exam, doctor would identify an enlarged scrotum that, not tender, testicle cannot be felt, the surrounding fluid, the fluid-filled sack, decreased by pressure, abdomen, scrotum, the fluid collection is variable, more likely to be associated, an inguinal hernia, fluid, hydrocele, a light, shined, the scrotum, outlining the testicle, indicating, clear fluid, an ultrasound, confirm the diagnosis, hydroceles, not dangerous, only treated, they cause discomfort, embarrassment, get so large that they threaten the testicule's blood supply, one option, remove the fluid, in the scrotum, a needle, a process, aspiration, aspiration, cause infection, common, the fluid to re-accumulate, aspiration is not routine, surgery, preferred, aspiration the best alternative, certain surgical risks, injection of sclerosing, thickening, hardening, medications performed after needle aspiration to close off the opening, the scrotal sac, helps, prevent re-accumulation of fluid, medications include tetracycline, sodium tetradecyl sulfate, urea, complications after aspiration, sclerosing include infection, fibrosis, mild to moderate pain, in the scrotal area, recurrence, the hydrocele, surgery, hydrocelectomy, performed, a hydrocele, minor surgical procedure performed on an outpatient basis using general, spinal anesthesia, an incision made, in the scrotum, lower abdomen, require a scrotal drainage tube, a large bulky dressing, scrotal area, advised to wear a scrotal support, time after surgery, ice packs, kept, the first 24 hours after surgery to reduce the swelling, in the area, complications of this procedure include hematoma, blood clot formation, infection, injury, scrotal tissue, structures, hydroceles associated, an inguinal hernia, repaired surgically, quickly, hydroceles that, not resolve spontaneously, a period of months, evaluated, surgery, generally, a simple hydrocele goes away, intervention, surgery, a simple procedure, skilled surgeon, has an excellent outcome, presence of an inguinal hernia, surgery, complications of surgery, a hydrocele, not limited to, blood clot formation, infection, injury, scrotal tissue, structures, complications after aspiration, sclerosing, not limited to, infection, fibrosis, mild to moderate pain, in the scrotal area, recurrence, the hydrocele, have symptoms of hydrocele, to rule out other causes, a testicle lump, acute pain, in the scrotum, testicles, surgical emergency, enlargement, the scrotum is associated, acute pain, seek medical attention.