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Pediatric Urology: Cryptorchidism Overview by Trishenth Fonseka is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes key topics in paediatric urology, including cryptorchidism (undescended testes). It discusses the incidence, causes, types, examination, and management of cryptorchidism. Management typically involves orchiopexy surgery before age 6 months to properly position the testes in the scrotum and reduce risks of infertility and testicular cancer. Imaging is not routinely recommended prior to surgical referral and exploration for nonpalpable undescended testes. Timely surgical correction of
- Author
- Trishenth Fonseka
- Language
- EN