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Mrs. Kelly A. Pruden, APN is a nurse in Wilmington, DE specializing in surgery. Mrs. Kelly A. Pruden, APN is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health.
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
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.
She is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board/Primary Care and has a state license in Delaware.
Board Certification: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board/Primary Care
Licensed In: Delaware
Mrs. Kelly A. Pruden, APN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Mrs. Kelly A. Pruden, APN 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, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Geisinger Health Plan, WellPoint, Three Rivers Provider Network, UPMC MCAID/CHIP PA DE, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Plan Vista/NPPN PPO, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge) and Star Healthcare Network.
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Ms. Kelly Pruden practices surgery in Wilmington, DE. Her areas of expertise include anti-reflux surgery, burns, and gallbladder problems. Ms. Pruden can accept Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health.
