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Dr. Duane Stopp Duke, MD is a general surgeon in WILMINGTON, DE specializing in general surgery, general pediatrics and pediatric surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Duane Stopp Duke, MD is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
Hydrocele
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.
Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.
This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.
Dr. Duane Stopp Duke, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2003. He completed residency at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences/National Capital Consortium. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2003)
Residency: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences/National Capital Consortium (2009)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Duane Stopp Duke, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, First Health, Emerging Therapies Transplant, Six Degrees Health-Lucent, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*.
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Dr. Duane Duke specializes in pediatric surgery, general surgery, and general pediatrics. Dr. Duke has a special interest in anti-reflux surgery, burns, and gallbladder problems. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Coventry. He obtained his medical school training at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and performed his residency at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences/National Capital Consortium. In addition to English, Dr. Duke (or staff) speaks Spanish and French. He is professionally affiliated with Nemours Children's Health and Sentara Health.
