The very large recurrent postoperative scrotal hydrocele after pediatric inguinal hernia repair: a rare problem.

Purpose: To report the rare problem of a very large recurrent postoperative scrotal hydrocele after pediatric inguinal hernia repair.

Methods: From July 1969 to December 2007 inclusive, the charts of five boys mean age 8 years (range 7 months-16 years) with very large recurrent postoperative scrotal hydroceles were reviewed (Research Ethics Board approval 1000007698).

Results: In each case, there was a very large recurrent postoperative symptomatic scrotal hydrocele (3 right, 1 left, 1 bilateral).