Iatrogenic cryptorchidism resulting from hernia repair

Kaplan, G.W.

Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics 142(5): 671-672

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6087
PMID: 4900
Document Number: 104077
Nine children have been examined for iatrogenic cryptorchidism during a four year period. Wound infection and testicular retractility appear to be factors predisposing to this complication. Routine testicular palpation for position at the completion of hernia repair and the use of orchidopexy in selected patients should aid in the prevention of this problem.

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