hydrocele
definition
is a non tender fluid filled mass in the tunica vaginalis of the scrotum.
pathophysiology
it is a painless accumulation of clear yellow fluid in the scrotal sac.
it is a manifestation of a developmental defect,
the peritoneal sleeve, which leads the testes in their descent from abdominal cavity into the pelvic cavity to final form the tunica vaginalis, was not obliterated between the deep inguinal ring and the upper pole of the scrotum, thus forming a link between the abdominal peritoneal compartment. a hydrocele can conceal a testicular tumour or inguinal hernia.
signs and symptoms
swelling in the scrotum
an adult may feel an uncomfortable
enlarged scrotum on both sides
it shows as a soft intrascrotal mass that is translucent to light
treatment
two methods used to to treat hydrocele
inspiration
hydrocelectomy (surgical procedure)
needle is used to drain the fluid
it is not commonly used to treat hydrocele
it can be performed when surgery is too dangerious
is a minor surgical procedure in which the fluid is removed in a sac
it is performed on outpatients basis
it about an hour and patient goes home same day
small cut on the scrotum is made on patient if under general or spinal anesthesia
nursing intervention
giving health education
reduce risk of infection
relief from pain
monitor fluid volume
cystic feeling mass
causes
child born prematured
being a men over 40years
infection
inflammation
injury to scrotum
there is non-communicating and communicating