How do you know if a hydrocele is communicating?
How do you know if a hydrocele is communicating? If a baby has a communicating hydrocele, his scrotum will be swollen or enlarged. The size of the scrotum can vary throughout the day. If the baby lies down or sleeps, the swelling often goes down. In most cases, communicating hydroceles do not cause an infant any pain. Does a communicating hydrocele need surgery? A hydrocele that lasts longer than 12 to 18 months is often a communicating hydrocele. This often needs surgery to prevent an inguinal hernia. The surgery is done by making a small cut (incision) in the groin....