Aspiration and instillation of tetracycline in the treatment of testicular hydrocele.

Abstract

Testicular hydroceles recurred within 6 months in 7 of 15 patients (46.7%) treated by aspiration and instillation of tetracycline. There was objective reduction in the size of the hydrocele in three patients (20%) but only five (33.3%) were cured. Severe pain was a complication in seven cases. This form of treatment is not recommended.

• Authors: D F Badenoch, C G Fowler, B J Jenkins, J V Roberts, R C Tiptaft
• Journal: British journal of urology (Br J Urol) Vol. 59 Issue 2 Pg. 172-3 (Feb 1987) ISSN: 0007-1331 [Print] England
• PMID: 3828714 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Tetracycline

Topics

• Aged
• Humans
• Instillation, Drug (adverse effects)
• Male
• Recurrence
• Suction
• Testicular Diseases (drug therapy)
• Testicular Hydrocele (drug therapy)
• Tetracycline (administration & dosage)