Patent Processus Vaginalis
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A patent processus vaginalis, also called a patent peritoneal-vaginal canal, occurs when a canal that should normally close during development remains open. This opening can promote the appearance of hernias or the buildup of fluid in the groin or scrotal region.
Common manifestations: It is usually noticed as a bulge in the groin or the scrotum that can vary in size, at times more evident with exertion or crying in little ones.
When to seek care? A lump that changes in size, does not go away, or causes discomfort deserves a professional review to define its nature.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician guides the initial evaluation in children, the general surgeon assesses the need for correction, and the urologist takes part depending on the location. In the case of a bulge in this area, discussing it with a professional makes it possible to define the most appropriate follow-up.
Data on 64 doctors who treat patent processus vaginalis
Which specialist treats patent processus vaginalis?
If you have a persistent processus vaginalis, the right step is to see a urologist, who can evaluate the canal and determine whether it needs correction. You can find urologists experienced with this kind of congenital finding.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in patent processus vaginalis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is patent processus vaginalis?
A patent processus vaginalis, also called a patent peritoneal-vaginal canal, occurs when a canal that should normally close during development remains open. This opening can promote the appearance of hernias or the buildup of fluid in the groin or scrotal region.
Which doctor treats patent processus vaginalis?
If you have a persistent processus vaginalis, the right step is to see a urologist, who can evaluate the canal and determine whether it needs correction. You can find urologists experienced with this kind of congenital finding.