Rajendran Ramaswamy

Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery, Maternity and Children’s Hospital (MCH) (Under Ministry of Health), Najran, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Reviews   
  Effects of Hydrocele on Morphology and Function of Testis
  Author(s): Bader Aldoah and Rajendran Ramaswamy*
  
  Hydrocele is generally believed as innocent. But there is increasing evidence of noxious influences of hydrocele on testis resulting in morphological, structural and functional consequences. These effects are due to increased intrascrotal pressure and higher temperature-exposure of the testis. Increased intrascrotal pressure can cause testicular dysmorphism and even testicular atrophy. The testicular dysmorphism is reversible by early hydrocele surgery, but when persist, possibly indicate negative influence on future spermatogenesis. Spermatic cord compression by hydrocele is responsible for testicular volume increase. Such testes lose 15%-21% volume after hydrocele surgery. Tense scrotal hydrocele can cause acute scrotal pain from testicular compartment syndrome, which is relieved by evacuation of hydrocele. Higher resistivity index of subcapsular artery .. Read More»