What Is Adenoid Hypertrophy / Enlarged Adenoids?
Enlarged adenoids can become nearly the size of a ping pong ball and completely block airflow through the nasal passages. Even if enlarged adenoids are…
What Are Undescended Testis?
Bilateral cryptorchidism (otherwise known as undescended testis – where the testis remain in the abdomen rather than the scrotum) needs surgery – an orchidopexy –…
What Is a Hydrocele?
Hydrocele is a common congenital defect among boys where a sac of fluid collects around the scrotum and causes swelling. Left untreated it can…
What Is an Urethal Cutenous Fistula?
A urethrocutaneous fistula, also known as a urinary or urethral fistula, is a rare condition that creates an opening between the urethra and the skin…
What is Hypospadias?Â
Hypospadias is a common birth defect of the urethra in males where the urinary opening is not at the correct location. It can be an embarrassing…
What is Severe Phimosis?
Severe phimosis or otherwise know as pinhole phimosis is a tightening of the foreskin that causes extreme pain and obstructs the ability to pass urine….
What Is a Hiatal Hernia?
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm. The diaphragm normally has a small opening (hiatus) through which the…
What Is a Supraumbilical Hernia?
Some hernias in children close by themselves however, supraumbilical hernias do not close by themselves and need surgery. These occur just above the naval. A…
What Is a Scrotal Hernia?
A scrotal hernia is a type of inguinal hernia that occurs when a loop of bowel passes through the inguinal canal and into the scrotum. …
