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Dr. Andrew Y. Yeh, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric general surgery. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Y. Yeh, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, BJC HealthCare and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).
1 Childrens Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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1 Childrens Place Div Surg Ped, Suite 2a
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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13001 North Outer 40 Road
Town and Country, MO 63017
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. Andrew Y. Yeh, MD graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine in 2012. He has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine (2012)
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew Y. Yeh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
ZIMVIE INC. |
$1,376
The Tether $1,101 |
Mobi-C $275 |
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Novadaq Technologies Inc. |
$108
LUNA $108 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,188 |
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Food and Beverage | $297 |
Dr. Andrew Yeh specializes in pediatric general surgery. He studied medicine at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Yeh's hospital/clinic affiliations include Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children's Hospital.