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Dr. Tom Jaksic, MD, PhD is a pediatric general surgeon in Boston, MA specializing in pediatric general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Queen's University School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Tom Jaksic, MD, PhD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital and CHMC SURGICAL FOUNDATION INC.
Boston Children's Hospital
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. Tom Jaksic, MD, PhD graduated from Queen's University School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Surgery (Pediatric Surgery) and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Queen's University School of Medicine (1981)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Tom Jaksic sees patients in Boston, MA. His medical specialties are pediatric general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Jaksic is affiliated with Boston Medical Center. He trained at The Hospital for Sick Children and a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for residency. His practice in BOSTON, MA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
