Study on Clinical Profile and Surgical Management of Cases of Primary Vaginal Hydrocele

Abstract

Background: Hydrocele is one of the common surgical conditions seen in tropical countries.  The present study was conducted to assess the clinical profile and outcomes of surgical management of primary vaginal hydrocele. Subjects and Methods: The present hospital based cross-sectional study was done on patients with scrotal swelling incorporating the testis and positive for transillumination. Detail history of the illness, clinical examination and laboratory investigations were recorded. Results: Most of the patients presented within one year. Right side was commonly involved. Post-operative pain and scrotal edema were the complications commonly seen. Conclusion: Post-operative pain was the most common complication followed by edema and hematoma.