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Hydrocoele (Paediatric)

Paediatric Urology

This is a benign swelling around the testis.

Doesn't do any harm to the testis, but can be unsightly and uncomfortable.
Many hydrocoeles that are present at birth will resolve.
Persistent hydrocoeles often require a small operation to correct them.

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By Liam Wilson, Urologist, Bay Urology, Tauranga

Paediatric Urology

hydrocoele

Testis

Bay Urology

Suite 1, Specialist Centre
120 Hamilton Street, Tauranga
Ph: 07 571 2288
info@bayurology.co.nz

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Monthly clinics

Bay Urology hold monthly clinics in Whakatāne and Rotorua

East Bay Specialist Centre,
Whakatāne (for map, click here)
Southern Cross Healthcare,
Rotorua (for map, click here)

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