1998 Volume 34 Issue 7 Pages 1152-1154
In the operation of communicated hydrocele testis, excision or opening of the hydrocele has been performed everywhere. However, exposing hydrocele in the inguinal canal can be difficult when it is located in the scrotum. During the period of 1992 to 1996, 66 cases of hydrocele underwent operation which consisted of simple ligation of the comunicated hydrocele and needle aspiration of the hydrocele via the scrotum. No recurrence was seen in all cases. These observations suggest that neither excision nor opening of the hydrocele are necessary if aspiration is done.
