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Dr. Duane Stopp Duke, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Wilmington, DE specializing in pediatric general surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Duane Stopp Duke, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health and Nemours Children's Health.
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
601 Children Lane
Norfolk, VA 23507
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 American Board of Surgery/General 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 American Board of Surgery/General Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Duane Stopp Duke, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan PPO, AmeriHealth, Devon Health, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, WellPoint, Three Rivers Provider Network, Insurance Administrators of America, UPMC MCAID/CHIP PA DE, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, Lifetrac Transplant, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge) and Star Healthcare Network.
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Dr. Duane Duke is a specialist in pediatric general surgery. His clinical interests include anti-reflux surgery, burns, and gallbladder problems. Dr. Duke usually honors Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. 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. His professional affiliations include Nemours Children's Health and Sentara Health.
