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Dr. Jennifer Ahn, MD, MS is a pediatric urologist in Seattle, WA specializing in pediatric urology. She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer Ahn, MD, MS is affiliated with Seattle Children's and THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRMC AND UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS.
4800 Sand Point Way Ne Oa.9. 220
Seattle, WA 98105
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. Jennifer Ahn, MD, MS graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Urology and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Urology
Licensed In: Washington
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Dr. Jennifer Ahn specializes in pediatric urology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ahn include genitourinary reconstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, and neurogenic bladder. She is professionally affiliated with Seattle Children's. After completing medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, she performed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Columbia University.
