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Mohammad Alnoaiji MS, Alrashidi TN, Ghmaird AS, Alsalem SS, Alanazi MS, Albazei AI, Alenzi MO, Aljuhani MA, Alotaibi RS, Alanazi SA, Althomali AM, Almohammadi AM, Alshahrani EH. Age at Surgery and Outcomes of Undescended Testes at King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2019; 11:e6413. [PMID: 31886102 PMCID: PMC6921998 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.6413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the age at diagnosis and surgery of undescended testes and patients' outcomes. Methods This is a retrospective study that reviewed the files of patients who underwent orchidopexy at the King Salman Armed Forces Hospital (KSAFH), Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (SA), between January 1, 2015, and March 30, 2019. All children from birth until 13 years old who were admitted within the specified time frame and underwent orchidopexy were included in this study. The gathered data were analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software (SPSS, version 23; SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results A total of 175 patients were included in this study. The rate of orchidopexy at our institution was 12.2%. The median ages at diagnosis and surgery were 12 and 24 months, respectively. The median duration between diagnosis and surgery was eight months. The most common site of undescended testis was inguinal (80.6%). Bilateral undescended testes were recorded in 24.6% of cases, and 25.7% of cases were impalpable. The size of the undescended testis was average in half the cases, small in 44.6% and atrophic in 6.4% of cases. Postoperative complications were reported in 4.0% of cases. Cox regression analysis revealed that the age at diagnosis was a significant risk factor affecting the time of surgery. Conclusion The findings of this study revealed that most cases of undescended testes in Tabuk were operated beyond the age recommended by international guidelines. The age at diagnosis seems to significantly affect the time of surgery.
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- Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, SAU
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Smith SC, Nguyen HT. Barriers to implementation of guidelines for the diagnosis and management of undescended testis. F1000Res 2019; 8. [PMID: 30984373 PMCID: PMC6436188 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.15532.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is one of the most common genital disorders identified at birth. The gold standard for treatment in the US is to surgically bring the UDT into the scrotal sac. In 2014, the American Urologic Association (AUA) presented a guideline for evaluation and treatment of cryptorchidism. We reviewed some of the most recent domestic and international studies examining the results of implementing the AUA and similar guidelines for the diagnosis and management of UDT. In addition, we reviewed some of the more common barriers to the implementation of the AUA guidelines and offered recommendations on how to increase the rate of early detection of UDT, thereby increasing the rate of surgical correction at the appropriate age.
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- Shawn C Smith
- Banner Children's Specialists, Pediatric Urology, Cardon Children's Medical Center, 1432 S. Dobson Road, Suite #501, Mesa, AZ, 85202, USA
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- Banner Children's Specialists, Pediatric Urology, Cardon Children's Medical Center, 1432 S. Dobson Road, Suite #501, Mesa, AZ, 85202, USA
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Undescended testis - known as cryptorchidism - is one of the most common congenital abnormalities observed in boys, and is one of the few known risk factors for testicular cancer. The key factors that contribute to the occurrence of cryptorchidism remain elusive. Testicular descent is thought to occur during two hormonally-controlled phases in fetal development - between 8-15 weeks (the first phase of decent) and 25-35 weeks gestation (the second phase of descent); the failure of a testis to descend permanently is probably caused by disruptions to one or both of these phases, but the causes and mechanisms of such disruptions are still unclear. A broad range of putative risk factors have been evaluated in relation to the development of cryptorchidism but their plausibility is still in question. Consistent evidence of an association with cryptorchidism exists for only a few factors, and in those cases in which evidence seems unequivocal the factor is likely to be a surrogate for the true causal exposure. The relative importance of each risk factor could vary considerably between mother-son pairs depending on an array of genetic, maternal, placental and fetal factors - all of which could vary between regions. Thus, the role of causative factors in aetiology of cryptorchidism requires further research.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article summarizes the latest evidence on the risk factors, management and outcomes of undescended testes (UDTs). RECENT FINDINGS UDTs remain common, with increasing evidence that acquired UDT or the ascending testis syndrome should be considered part of the spectrum of this disease. Prompt diagnosis and early referral for surgical evaluation and treatment would seem most likely to result in an optimal functional and cosmetic outcome. Hormonal treatment, rather than orchidopexy, remains popular in some centers, despite a lack of good evidence to support its efficacy, although it may have an important adjunct role in optimizing fertility. Although often performed, ultrasound does not generally assist in the diagnosis and management of UDT, with enhanced education of primary care physicians more likely to facilitate early referral. The testis, rather than quiescent, appears biologically active in the male infant, with increasing evidence of an adverse impact on future spermatogenesis and fertility in men with a UDT. SUMMARY Male infants with a UDT should be diagnosed and referred early for surgical evaluation. It seems likely that the optimal timing for surgery should be before the boy's first birthday. There remains a need for high-quality, long-term outcomes data to guide optimal management.
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Schneuer FJ, Holland AJA, Pereira G, Jamieson S, Bower C, Nassar N. Age at Surgery and Outcomes of an Undescended Testis. Pediatrics 2016; 137:e20152768. [PMID: 26801912 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2015-2768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Undescended testis (UDT) is the most common genital anomaly in boys. Current guidelines recommend surgery before 12 months of age to maximize fertility and potentially reduce the risk of future malignancy. We investigated the prevalence of UDT and examined rates of surgery and age at surgery in an Australian population. METHODS UDT was identified from all live-born infants in New South Wales, Australia, from 2001 to 2011 using routinely collected record-linked birth and hospital data. The prevalence of UDT, surgery rates, age at surgery, postsurgical outcomes, and risk factors for surgery performed later than the recommended age were evaluated. RESULTS There were 10 875 (2.1%) boys with a recorded diagnosis of UDT. Corrective surgery was performed in 4980 (45.8%), representing a cumulative prevalence of 9.6 per 1000 male births. Five percent of surgeries were orchidectomies, and 9% of boys had revision surgery. Median age at surgery was 16.6 months (interquartile range 11.8 to 31.0 months), decreasing from 21 months for boys born in 2001 to 13 months for boys born in 2010. Among those boys having surgery before 36 months (n = 3897), 67% had corrective surgery after the recommended 12 months of age; socioeconomic disadvantage, regional/remote area of residence, and lack of private health insurance were risk factors for having corrective surgery after 12 months. CONCLUSIONS One in 50 boys born are diagnosed with UDT; two-thirds had no report of corrective surgery. The age at surgery is decreasing; however, two-thirds of surgeries are performed after 12 months of age.
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- Francisco Javier Schneuer
- Clinical and Population Perinatal Health Research, Kolling Institute, The University of Sydney, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia; Menzies Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School,The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and
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- Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia; and
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- Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia
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- Clinical and Population Perinatal Health Research, Kolling Institute, The University of Sydney, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia; Menzies Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School,The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and
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Hensel KO, Caspers T, Jenke AC, Schuler E, Wirth S. Operative management of cryptorchidism: guidelines and reality--a 10-year observational analysis of 3587 cases. BMC Pediatr 2015; 15:116. [PMID: 26357871 PMCID: PMC4566496 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-015-0429-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Undescended testis (UDT) is the most common disorder in pediatric surgery and one of the most important risk factors for malignancy and subfertility. In 2009 local guidelines were modified and now recommend treatment to be completed by the age of 1. Aim of this study was to analyze age distribution at the time of orchidopexy, whether the procedure is performed according to guideline recommendations and to assess primary care pediatricians’ attitude regarding their treatment approach. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 3587 patients with UDT regarding age at orchidopexy between 2003 and 2012 in 13 German hospitals. Furthermore, we conducted an anonymized nation-wide survey among primary care pediatricians regarding their attitude toward management of UDT. Results Before modification of the guideline 78 % (n = 1245) of the boys with UDT were not operated according to guideline recommendations. After the modification that number rose to 95 % (n = 1472). 42 % of the orchidopexies were performed on patients aged 4 to 17 years. 46 % of the primary care pediatricians were not aware of this discrepancy and 38 % would only initiate operative management after the first year of life. In hospitals with pediatric surgery departments significantly more patients received orchidopexy in their first year of life (p < .001). Conclusion The guideline for UDT in Germany has not yet been implemented sufficiently. Timing of orchidopexy must be optimized in order to improve long-term prognosis. Both primary care providers and parents should be educated regarding the advantages of early orchidopexy in UDT. Prospective studies are needed to elucidate the high rate of late orchidopexies. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12887-015-0429-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Kai O Hensel
- Department of Pediatrics, HELIOS Medical Center Wuppertal, Children's Hospital, Centre for Clinical & Translational Research (CCTR), Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Heusnerstr. 40, D-42283, Wuppertal, Germany.
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- Department of Pediatrics, HELIOS Medical Center Wuppertal, Children's Hospital, Centre for Clinical & Translational Research (CCTR), Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Heusnerstr. 40, D-42283, Wuppertal, Germany.
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- Department of Pediatrics, HELIOS Medical Center Wuppertal, Children's Hospital, Centre for Clinical & Translational Research (CCTR), Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Heusnerstr. 40, D-42283, Wuppertal, Germany.
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- Institute for Quality Management, HELIOS Kliniken GmbH, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Pediatrics, HELIOS Medical Center Wuppertal, Children's Hospital, Centre for Clinical & Translational Research (CCTR), Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Heusnerstr. 40, D-42283, Wuppertal, Germany.
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Ein SH, Nasr A, Wales PW, Ein A. Testicular atrophy after attempted pediatric orchidopexy for true undescended testis. J Pediatr Surg 2014; 49:317-22. [PMID: 24528976 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.11.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2013] [Accepted: 11/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE A normal testis in the scrotum is the most important outcome of the attempted pediatric orchidopexy for a true undescended testis. The reports of post-orchidopexy testicular atrophy in the literature have ranged from non-existent to unclear. Our purpose in this study was to estimate the incidence of and associated risk factors for post-orchidopexy testicular atrophy. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of data from children who had an attempted orchidopexy for a true undescended testis from 1969 to 2003 inclusive. REB approval 1000011987. RESULTS There were 1400 attempted orchidopexies involving common (low) type (n=1135), ectopic type (n=174), and high type testes (n=91). There were a total of 111/1400 (8%) atrophic testes, mostly right-sided. 66/111 (59%) were MADE atrophic, and 45 (41%) were FOUND atrophic. Of the 1135 common type, 56 (5%) were MADE atrophic. In the ectopic and high types, the incidence of post-operative testicular atrophy was 1% and 9%, respectively. The most significant risk factors associated with testes MADE atrophic were high testicle, vas problems, and pre-operative torsion. CONCLUSIONS In this series, the incidence of post-operative testicular atrophy that was MADE was 5% in the common (low) type and 9% in the high type. These numbers and the above risk factors should be quoted to the caregiver during pre-operative informed consent.
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- Sigmund H Ein
- Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8.
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- Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8
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- Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8
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- Division of General and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8
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Springer A, Subramaniam R, Krall C, Fülöp G. Orchidopexy patterns in Austria from 1993 to 2009. J Pediatr Urol 2013; 9:535-41. [PMID: 22968042 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2012.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2012] [Accepted: 08/14/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate orchidopexy patterns in Austria. MATERIAL AND METHODS All boys with cryptorchidism who underwent orchidopexy (n = 19.998) in Austria between 1993 and 2009 were analyzed using the database Austrian Health Information System at the Austrian Federal Research and Planning Institute for Health Care. Regression models were constructed to examine associations between the probability of orchidopexy before 24 months of life and the following parameters: year of birth, federal state of residence, character of area of living (rural/urban) and hospital type. RESULTS Average age at operation dropped from 6 to 4.3 years (mean 5.2 years, SD 3.8 years). Total incidence of orchidopexy was continuously rising throughout the study period (p < 0.0001), with an OR of 1.007 (95% C.I.: 1.004; 1.0100) per year. The rate of operations between 0 and 2 years (p < 0.001) and 3-7 years (p < 0.001) increased, while the rate in boys older than 7 years decreased (p < 0.001). Year of birth (p < 0.0001) and place of residence (p < 0.0001 and p < 0.024) are significant predictors for having early orchidopexy. CONCLUSION In Austria the total incidence of orchidopexy is significantly rising. Moreover, the incidence of orchidopexies performed before 24 months of life is constantly rising with significant geographic differences.
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Hutson JM. Journal of Pediatric Surgery-Sponsored Fred McLoed Lecture. Undescended testis: the underlying mechanisms and the effects on germ cells that cause infertility and cancer. J Pediatr Surg 2013; 48:903-8. [PMID: 23701757 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2013] [Accepted: 02/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Testicular descent is a complex morphological process that occurs in at least 2 stages, with different hormonal control. Insl3 controls the first step of gubernacular enlargement, although the abnormality long gubernacular cord in persistent Műllerian duct syndrome remains unexplained. Androgens control inguinoscrotal migration, which may be triggered by local signalling from the mammary line, and which requires the genitofemoral nerve. However, there is still much to learn about this phase, which when abnormal frequently leads to cryptorchidism. Orchidopexy is being recommended in the first year of age, because increasing research suggests that the stem cells for spermatogenesis form between 3 and 9 months, with surgery aiming to permit this normally, although this is not yet proven. Acquired cryptorchidism is now becoming accepted and is likely to be caused by inadequate elongation of the postnatal spermatic cord. It is not yet known whether orchidopexy is always needed, as this remains controversial.
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- John M Hutson
- Urology Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
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Bouya PA, Odzébé AWS, Avala PP, Ondongo Atipo M, Koutaba E, Cardorelle Mbika AI. Prise en charge de la cryptorchidie au centre hospitalier et universitaire de Brazzaville. Basic Clin Androl 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s12610-012-0177-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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But
contribuer à l’amélioration de la prise en charge de la cryptorchidie en milieu hospitalier.
Patients et méthodes
il s’agit une étude rétrospective descriptive réalisée dans les services de chirurgie pédiatrique et d’urologie-andrologie du centre hospitalier et universitaire de Brazzaville concernant les patients opérés pour cryptorchidie du 1er janvier 2000 au 31 décembre 2009. Les paramètres étudiés ont été: la fréquence, l’âge au moment du diagnostic et du traitement, les renseignements de l’examen physique, les données chirurgicales et évolutives.
Résultats
sur 8100 patients hospitalisés dans les deux services, 163 (2,7 %) l’étaient pour cryptorchidie dont 2,6 % chez les patients de 1 à 16 ans et 0,8 % chez les patients de 19 à 36 ans. L’âge moyen était de 9,6 ans avec des extrêmes de 1 à 36 ans. Les circonstances de découverte étaient: la vacuité de la bourse (77,3 %), la hernie inguinale étranglée (13,5 %), la hernie ombilicale étranglée (3,1 %), l’infertilité (3,1 %), les douleurs abdominales (1,8 %) et l’hypospadias (1,2 %). L’atteinte était unilatérale gauche (82 cas), droite (70 cas) et bilatérale dans 11 cas. À l’exploration chirurgicale, le testicule était intra-abdominal (26,5 %), inguinal profond (62 %), inguinal superficiel (11,5 %). Les testicules étaient d’aspect normal en peropératoire dans 129 cas, atrophiques dans neuf cas et d’aspect non précisé dans 25 cas. Les résultats du traitement après orchidopexie en un temps étaient bons dans 139 cas (92,6) et mauvais dans deux cas (1,3 %); pour l’orchidopexie en deux temps, les résultats étaient bon dans un cas et mauvais dans trois cas.
Conclusion
la cryptorchidie est encore diagnostiquée et traitée tardivement dans notre milieu hospitalier. Une prise en charge thérapeutique entre l’âge d’un et deux an(s) est nécessaire pour l’amélioration du pronostic fonctionnel.
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Keys C, Heloury Y. Retractile testes: a review of the current literature. J Pediatr Urol 2012; 8:2-6. [PMID: 21497555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2011.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2011] [Accepted: 03/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The current evidence for the management of retractile testes is discussed in this review. Issues such as clinical definitions, natural history, possible outcomes and evidence for surgical intervention are evaluated. After reviewing the literature, the authors summarize that currently there is not enough evidence to warrant surgery for retractile testes, but rather a strategy of surveillance should be adopted.
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- Charles Keys
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, Melbourne, Vic 3168, Australia.
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Mieusset R. Malformations urogénitales: rapport de l’Institut de veille sanitaire sur les cryptorchidies et hypospadias opérés en France chez les garçons de moins de sept ans. Basic Clin Androl 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s12610-011-0141-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Auger J. Les différentes anomalies de la reproduction masculine sont-elles en augmentation ? Faits et controverses, possibles facteurs en cause: une analyse actualisée des données de la littérature et des registres. Basic Clin Androl 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s12610-010-0115-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Au cours des dernières décennies, de nombreuses observations dans la faune sauvage d’anomalies relatives à l’appareil génital et à la fonction de reproduction mâle, certaines évoquant les données de la toxicologie expérimentale, ont conduit à s’interroger sur la toxicité de facteurs environnementaux pour la reproduction de l’homme. De plus, un certain nombre d’études suggère une augmentation de la prévalence des troubles de la reproduction de l’homme adulte au cours des dernières décennies dans de nombreux pays développés. Les données les mieux documentées concernent le cancer du testicule, son rythme de croissance suggérant le rôle de facteurs environnementaux et/ou de mode de vie. Toutefois, des différences régionales et ethniques considérables dans les taux d’incidence absolue pourraient impliquer des facteurs génétiques concomitants. Parallèlement, il semble que la qualité du sperme a diminué dans de nombreux pays, à en juger aussi bien par des méta-analyses que par des analyses statistiques de données d’un seul centre. Au début des années 2000, Skakkebæk et al. à Copenhague ont formulé l’hypothèse d’une origine commune à ces différentes anomalies lors du développement du testicule durant la gestation. Existe-t-il pour ces différentes conditions des données indiquant un lien de causalité avec une exposition environnementale/professionnelle à des composés reprotoxiques ? Ne serait-ce plutôt l’exposition chronique à de très nombreux composés chimiques à faible dose qui pourrait être impliquée ? Les facteurs de style de vie jouent-ils un rôle ? L’ensemble de ces questions se fondant sur une somme d’études, dont les résultats sont loin d’être univoques, a été la source de nombreux débats aussi bien au sein de la communauté scientifique que dans les médias. Les meilleures réponses possibles à ces questions complexes sont naturellement fondamentales pour les instances en charge de l’évaluation du risque et les politiques de santé publique qu’il convient d’adopter. La présente revue donne un état des lieux actualisé de ces questions.
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Thorup J, McLachlan R, Cortes D, Nation TR, Balic A, Southwell BR, Hutson JM. What is new in cryptorchidism and hypospadias--a critical review on the testicular dysgenesis hypothesis. J Pediatr Surg 2010; 45:2074-86. [PMID: 20920735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2010] [Revised: 07/18/2010] [Accepted: 07/19/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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It has been hypothesized that poor semen quality, testis cancer, undescended testis, and hypospadias are symptoms of one underlying entity--the testicular dysgenesis syndrome--leading to increasing male fertility impairment. Though testicular cancer has increased in many Western countries during the past 40 years, hypospadias rates have not changed with certainty over the same period. Also, recent studies demonstrate that sperm output may have declined in certain areas of Europe but is probably not declining across the globe as indicated by American studies. However, at the same time, there is increasing recognition of male infertility related to obesity and smoking. There is no certain evidence that the rates of undescended testes have been increasing with time during the last 50 years. In more than 95% of the cases, hypospadias is not associated with cryptorchidism, suggesting major differences in pathogenesis. Placental abnormality may occasionally cause both cryptorchidism and hypospadias, as it is also the case in many other congenital malformations. The findings of early orchidopexy lowering the risk of both infertility and testicular cancer suggest that the abnormal location exposes the cryptorchid testis to infertility and malignant transformation, rather than there being a primary abnormality. Statistically, 5% of testicular cancers only are caused by cryptorchidism. These data point to the complexity of pathogenic and epidemiologic features of each component and the difficulties in ascribing them to a single unifying process, such as testicular dysgenesis syndrome, particularly when so little is known of the actual mechanisms of disease.
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- Jorgen Thorup
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Health Science, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Hack WWM, van der Voort-Doedens LM, Goede J, van Dijk JM, Meijer RW, Sijstermans K. Natural history and long-term testicular growth of acquired undescended testis after spontaneous descent or pubertal orchidopexy. BJU Int 2010; 106:1052-9. [PMID: 20151964 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2010.09226.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To assess prospectively the natural history and long-term testicular growth of acquired undescended testis (UDT) after spontaneous descent or pubertal orchidopexy in case of nondescent. PATIENTS AND METHODS From 1996 until 2008, 391 boys with 464 acquired UDT were included in the study. In accordance with Dutch consensus on non-scrotal testes, spontaneous descent at puberty was awaited; if this did not take place, orchidopexy was performed at puberty. Acquired UDT was defined as a testis previously residing in the scrotum that can no longer be manipulated into a stable scrotal (high scrotal) or nonscrotal (inguinal, impalpable) position. After referral, testis position, testis volume and puberty stage were monitored annually until adolescence. Testis volume was assessed using an orchidometer and compared with the Dutch standard. All investigations were carried out by the same physician (W.H.). Of these boys, 84 (mean age 12.9 years, range 6.4-21.3) were also clinically assessed by a second physician (J.G.), unaware of the results of the first examination. In addition, these boys were assessed with testicular ultrasonography, carried out by both physicians. RESULTS Currently the mean (range) follow-up is 4.7 (0.1-12.0) years, and 253 acquired UDT have reached the scrotum. In 196 of these 253 cases (77.5%), there was spontaneous descent at puberty (mean age at descent 12.9 years, range 9.8-16.9); in the other 57 cases (22.5%), pubertal orchidopexy was required due to nondescent; five cases required orchidectomy. Of the 494 testis volume measurements after spontaneous descent, 458 (92.7%) were at ≥10th centile for age, of which 311 (63.0%) were ≥50th centile, and 107 (21.7%) ≥90th centile. After pubertal orchidopexy for nondescent, of the 85 measurements, 79 (92.9%) were at ≥10th centile, 53 (62.4%) ≥50th centile and 12 (14.1%) ≥90th centile. In unilateral cases, after spontaneous descent 174 of the 294 (59.2%) retained testes were found to be smaller than their counterpart and 90 of 294 (30.6%) were equal in size. After pubertal orchidopexy in unilateral cases, 40 of the 51 (78.4%) testes were smaller, and nine (17.6%) were equal in size. There was a strong correlation between both investigators for the measurement of testicular volume by orchidometer, and for the main investigator (W.H.) between his measurements by ultrasonography and the Prader orchidometer. CONCLUSION Acquired UDT has a 77.5% tendency of spontaneous descent at puberty. In nearly all cases, after spontaneous descent as well as after pubertal orchidopexy, long-term testicular growth is within the normal range.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wilfried W M Hack
- Department of Paediatrics, Medical Centre Alkmaar, Alkmaar, the Netherlands.
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