(Note: There is conflicting guidance from the OIG, CMS, and State Medicaid agencies on the frequency of such screening. The OIG and CMS suggests (not mandates) monthly screening, whereas some states require independent screening against their own Medicaid sanction database.
November 6, 2001 --. (Ultrasound Review) An evaluation of the ultrasound features of spermatic cord hydrocele (SCH) in children was described in a study recently published in The British Journal of Radiology. Pediatric surgeons and radiologists from Tel-Aviv University combined their efforts in a retrospective study of children with SCH.
Contents of spermatic cord: Spermatic cord consists of the following structures. 1  Vas deferens (Ductus deferens): 2  It is a cord like structure that can be palpated in the upper part of the scrotum. 3  It is in fact a thick walled muscular duct.4  The primary function of this duct is to transport spermatozoa from epididymis to urethra. 5  Testicular artery: It is a cord like structure that can be palpated in the upper part of the scrotum. 2  It is in fact a thick walled muscular duct. 3  The primary function of this duct is to transport spermatozoa from epididymis to urethra.