Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- References
Illustrations
Male reproductive anatomy
Male reproductive system
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Definition
Undescended testicle occurs when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth.
Alternative Names
Cryptorchidism; Empty scrotum - undescended testes; Scrotum - empty (undescended testes); Monorchism; Vanished testes - undescended
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Undescended testicles are fairly common in premature infants. They occur in about 3 - 4% of full-term infants.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Description
- Indications
- Risks
- Expectations after surgery
- Convalescence
- References
Illustrations
Male reproductive anatomy
Testicular torsion repair - series
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Definition
Testicular torsion repair is surgery to untangle the twisted spermatic cord that is causing testicular torsion.
Description
Testicular torsion is a problem most often encountered by boys at early puberty or just after birth. However, it can occur at any age.
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