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Hydrocele A hydrocele is a painless collection of fluid surrounding the testicle which makes the scrotum appear large ( see figure 1 ). It is common in newborn males. Most hydroceles in newborns are harmless and will resolve on their own by 12 months of …
Condition
Urethral stricture disease is defined as a narrowing of the urethra between its origination at the bladder and its outlet at the penis tip. Patients with urethral stricture disease commonly have difficulty urinating or a “weak stream.” Urethral strictures …
Treatment
A fistula is defined as an abnormal connection or passageway between two epithelial lined organs. Fistulas may be idiopathic, the result of a disease process, secondary to radiation, or may occur after a previous surgery. Fistulas may involve multiple …