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Dr. Peter C. Minneci, MD is a pediatrician in WILMINGTON, DE specializing in general pediatrics and surgery. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Peter C. Minneci, MD is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
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. Peter C. Minneci, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1998. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery/General Surgery American Board of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care American Board of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1998)
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery/General Surgery American Board of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care American Board of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery
Licensed In: Ohio
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Dr. Peter C. Minneci, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan PPO, AmeriHealth, Devon Health, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, WellPoint, First Health PPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Insurance Administrators of America, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Aetna PPO/EPO/POS, Priority Partners John Hopkins, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA, Delaware Medicare, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, Lifetrac Transplant, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO NJ, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Star Healthcare Network and Global Medical Mangment NJ.
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Dr. Peter Minneci's areas of specialization are surgery and general pediatrics. He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine and New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Minneci include colorectal problems, minimally invasive surgery, and anti-reflux surgery. Dr. Minneci appears to be in-network for Blue California, Fidelis Care, Coventry, and more. He is affiliated with Nemours Children's Health.
