Treatment of hydrocele testis by injection of tetracycline |
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Authors: | J Miskowiak A B Christensen |
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Affiliation: | Department of Urology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. |
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Abstract: | In a prospective study 27 hydroceles were treated with single aspiration and injection of 500 mg tetracycline. The median observation period was 6 months (range 3-15 months). One month after therapy 9 recurrences were observed; but 5 disappeared spontaneously during the next 2 months, giving an overall success rate of 85% (95% confidence limits 66-96%). No serious complications occurred. Dilution of tetracycline in lidocaine prevented acute scrotal pain. Sclerotherapy with tetracycline is efficient, easy and inexpensive and, therefore, economical and beneficial for the patient. |
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