Loading Page
Dr. Brian J. Duffy, MD is a pediatrician in Wilmington, DE specializing in general pediatrics, pediatric surgery and pediatric general surgery. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Brian J. Duffy, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours Children's Health and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
Thomas Jefferson University 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. Brian J. Duffy, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (2004)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Brian J. Duffy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Brian J. Duffy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Medicaid, Humana, Blue Cross Federal, First Health, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Blue Card by BCBS, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Emerging Therapies Transplant, Six Degrees Health-Lucent and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.
According to our sources, Dr. Brian J. Duffy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Brian J. Duffy, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Brian J. Duffy, MD here: Leave a Review
Dr. Brian Duffy's specialties are pediatric general surgery and general pediatrics. Areas of expertise for Dr. Duffy include minimally invasive surgery, cancer surgery, and anti-reflux surgery. He usually is in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Duffy performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Nemours Children's Health, St. Luke's University Health Network, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Duffy welcomes new patients at his office inWilmington, DE as reported by Jefferson Health.
