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Dr. Raquel Gonzalez, MD is a pediatric surgeon in St Petersburg, FL specializing in pediatric surgery, general surgery and trauma surgery. She graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Raquel Gonzalez, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC.
601 5th Street S Suite 306
St Petersburg, FL 33701-4804
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. Raquel Gonzalez, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2002. She has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (2002)
Licensed In: Florida
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$126
VAC VERAFLO $126 |
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$76
Endo Stapling $76 |
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Dr. Raquel Gonzalez's specialties are pediatric surgery, general surgery, and trauma surgery. Her areas of expertise include pyloric stenosis, hydrocele, and tumor. She is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Gonzalez is professionally affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.
