(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.
The cord is enveloped by fibrous tissue to prevent it from the risk of injury and trauma, but it is still delicate enough to be vulnerable to the torsion (twisting) of testicles. Apart from testicular torsion, the spermatic cord is also prone to the risks of herniation. A hernia â a bulge of organs or tissue through a weak spot in the abdominal wall â can impinge upon (constrict) the cord, resulting in its malfunctioning.