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A hernia occurs when fatty tissue or an organ pushes through a weak place in the surrounding connective tissue or muscle wall. Hernias usually don’t get better on their own. They tend to get bigger. In rare cases, they can lead to life-threatening complications. That’s why doctors often recommend surgery. But not every hernia needs immediate treatment. It depends on the size and symptoms. If it doesn't become symptomatic, it may not need treatment at all.
A surgical hernia repair involves pushing the bulge back inside the body part that should contain it using mesh, and keeping it there.
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotum, surrounding the testicle, which can occur on one or both sides. The fluid will make your son’s scrotum look swollen or enlarged, but hydroceles are usually painless. Hydroceles occur more commonly in infants, especially premature infants, but can occur at any age.
The surgery to repair a hydrocele is usually a day surgery, meaning your child will go home the same day as the procedure. Premature babies who are less than 60 weeks post-conception age may require an overnight stay for post-anesthetic apnea (breath holding) monitoring. The procedure will be done under general anesthesia.