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Hallabro N, Hambraeus M, Börjesson A, Salö M. Mapping of referral patterns for undescended testes - Risk factors for referral of children with normal testes. J Pediatr Urol 2023; 19:320.e1-320.e10. [PMID: 36898865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accurate referral of boys with suspected undescended testes (UDT) is of importance to preserve fertility and reduce risk of future testicular cancer. While late referral is well studied, there is less knowledge about incorrect referrals, hence, referral of boys with normal testes. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the proportion of UDT referrals that did not lead to surgery or follow-up, and to assess risk factors for referral of boys with normal testes. STUDY DESIGN All UDT referrals to a tertiary center of pediatric surgery during 2019-2020 were retrospectively assessed. Only children with suspected UDT in the referral (not suspected retractile testicles) were included. Primary outcome was normal testes at examination by a pediatric urologist. Independent variables were age, season, region of residence, referring care unit, referrer's educational level, referrer's findings, and ultrasound result. Risk factors for not needing surgery/follow-up were assessed with logistic regression and presented as adjusted odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval (aOR, [95% CI]). RESULTS A total of 378 out of 740 included boys (51.1%) had normal testes. Patients >4 years (aOR 0,53, 95% CI [0,30-0,94]), referrals from pediatric clinics (aOR 0.27, 95% CI [0.14-0.51]) or surgery clinics (aOR 0.06, 95% CI [0.01-0.38]) had lower risk of normal testes. Boys referred during spring (aOR 1.80, 95% CI [1.06-3.05]), by a non-specialist physician (aOR 1.58, 95% CI [1.01-2.48]) or referrer's description of bilateral UDT (aOR 2.34, 95% CI [1.58-3.45]), or retractile testes (aOR 6.99, 95% CI [3.61-13.55]) had higher risk of not needing surgery/follow-up. None of the referred boys that had normal testes had been re-admitted at the end of this study (October 2022). DISCUSSION Over 50% of boys referred for UDT had normal testes. This is higher or equal to previous reports. Efforts to reduce this rate should in our setting probably be directed towards well-child centers and training in examination of testicles. The main limitation of this study is the retrospective design and the rather short follow-up time, which however should have very modest effect on the main findings. CONCLUSION Over 50% of boys referred for UDT have normal testes. A national survey regarding the management and examination of boys testicles has been launched and directed at well-child centers to further evaluate the findings of the current study.
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- Nilla Hallabro
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Lund University, Lasarettsgatan 48, 221 85, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Lund University, Lasarettsgatan 48, 221 85, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Lund University, Lasarettsgatan 48, 221 85, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; Department of Clinical Sciences, Pediatrics, Lund University, Lasarettsgatan 48, 221 85, Lund, Sweden.
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Traoré I, Nandiolo Koné R, Moulot MO, Lohourou GF, Benié AC, Kpangni AJB, Bony CU. Torsion of an inguinal canal testis. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2021.101938] [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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Viljoen JT, Zarrabi A, Van der Merwe A. Management of cryptorchidism in adolescent and adult males. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s12301-020-00051-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
In developing countries, it is not unusual for patients with undescended testes (UDT) to present in adulthood and the late detection of UDT can be problematic. The limited contribution to fertility and increased potential of malignancy seen in UDT have swayed many authors towards recommending orchidectomy, rather than orchidopexy, for the adult patient presenting with cryptorchidism. With conflicting data, and most guidelines aimed at first world countries with pre-pubertal patients as their focus group, a lot of uncertainty exists regarding the management of adults who present with cryptorchidism. This may result in variation in the approach to management of this patient population.
Methods
A retrospective review was conducted of patients with cryptorchidism, aged 12 years or older at the time of surgery. The following data were retrieved: patient’s age, medical and previous surgical history, clinical features of UDT (laterality, position and size), date of surgery, intra-operative findings and procedure performed. Management decisions were compared to the most recent guidelines.
Results
The mean age of the 106 subjects was 25.4 years. An orchidectomy was performed in a total of 30 (24.2%) of the 124 testicular units. The majority of testes, 91 (73.4%), in this group were preserved. Of these, 43 (47.3%) were older than 18 years of age, 33 (36.2%) were reported as having unilateral UDT with a normal contralateral testis and in 9 (9.8%) of these cases, the preserved testes were described as being atrophic. The majority (59.7%) of UDT in the post-pubertal group (> 18 years) were managed by orchidopexy.
Conclusion
Contrary to the recommended treatment for this group of patients, there was a general tendency towards testicular preservation. The decision on surgical management was made by the attending surgical team. This not only demonstrates variation in the management of UDT, but could also be a reflection of the lack of sufficient guidelines as to the management of the post-pubertal patient presenting with UDT. Further studies, following cryptorchidism through adulthood, are needed to refine guidelines for the optimal management of this group of patients.
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Bryant RJ, Hobbs C, Richardson C, Fox S, Joseph J, Verrill C, Woodcock VK, Sullivan ME, Protheroe AS. Testicular cancer in men with undescended testis: Insights from the Thames Valley Testicular Cancer database. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL UROLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/2051415818821215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: Undescended testis (UDT) increases the risk of testicular cancer (TCa) development. Historical evidence suggests that malignant transformation of uncorrected UDT primarily results in seminomas, whereas mixed germ cell tumours predominate in corrected UDT; however, the risk of malignancy in the ‘normal’ contralateral testis is unclear. We investigated the contemporary Oxford TCa cohort to report the frequency of prior UDT and types of tumours developing in the prior UDT and normal contralateral testis. Patients and Methods: A 607 patient contemporary TCa cohort within the Thames Valley Testicular Cancer database. Results: Of men with new TCa, 8% had a history of UDT. Of men with TCa and prior UDT, 61% developed seminomas, whereas 56% of men with TCa without previous UDT developed this subtype. Among men with prior UDT, 77% developed tumours in the UDT, whilst 23% developed TCa in the contralateral normal testis. Conclusion: Seminoma was the most frequent malignancy following UDT, with a greater frequency than without prior UDT. Around one in four TCa patients with UDT developed contralateral tumours, emphasising the need for self-examination of both testes. Advice should be given to any patient with a history of UDT stressing the importance of ongoing self-examination of both testes. Level of evidence: Level 4.
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- Richard J Bryant
- Department of Urology, Churchill Hospital, UK
- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
- Department of Cellular Pathology, John Radcliffe Hospital, UK
- Oxford NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, UK
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Mostafa IA, Shalaby MS, Woodward MN. Bilateral orchidopexies: synchronous or metachronous? Survey of BAPS and BAPU members and single-centre comparison. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:310-312. [PMID: 30528205 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Approximately 20% of undescended testes (UDT) are bilateral. It is unclear whether bilateral orchidopexy (BO) should be undertaken synchronously (SBO) or metachronously (MBO). Our aim was to investigate current UK practice and the complications of SBO vs MBO. MATERIALS & METHODS Following approval of BAPS and BAPU ethics committee, a survey was circulated to UK consultant pediatric surgeons and urologists regarding practice. A departmental retrospective review was additionally carried out for patients undergoing BO between 2005 and 2017. RESULTS Forty-three consultant surgeons from 20 centres completed the survey. Overall, SBO was preferred by 70% for bilateral palpable UDT versus 30% for bilateral impalpable UDT. When one side was palpable and the other impalpable, 70% preferred SBO. Pediatric urologists were significantly more likely to undertake SBO than pediatric general surgeons. One hundred eighty-eight patients (376 testicular units) were identified who had undergone BO with a median follow up of 9 months. 144/188 (76.6%) underwent SBO, while 44 had MBO. There was no statistical difference in the complication rate between the two groups (7.6% in SBO vs 9.1% in MBO; p = 0.66). CONCLUSIONS The majority of the responding UK consultants, in particular pediatric urologists, favor SBO. This potentially offers a reduction in cost, more rapid completion of treatment, and is not associated with additional complications by comparison to MBO. We recommend SBO to be standard practice for bilateral UDT whenever possible. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, Retrospective Comparative Study.
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- Ibrahim A Mostafa
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK; Department of Paediatric Surgery, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK
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Bagga D, Prasad A, Grover SB, Sugandhi N, Tekchandani N, Acharya SK, Samie A. Evaluation of two-staged Fowler-Stephens laparoscopic orchidopexy (FSLO) for intra-abdominal testes (IAT). Pediatr Surg Int 2018; 34:97-103. [PMID: 28980063 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-017-4170-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The best operative intervention for intrabdominal testis (IAT) has not been standardized as yet. The question of whether to bring down an IAT with a single-staged vessel-intact laparoscopic orchidopexy (VILO) or a two-staged laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy (FSLO) is still undergoing debate, with both the procedures being popular. The present study has been designed to evaluate the factors predicting the success or failure of two-staged FSLO for (IAT). METHODS 43 boys with 49 non-palpable testes underwent diagnostic laparoscopy out of which 35 underwent two-staged FSLO. Size of the testis was measured with a graduated probe in both stages. Independent variables such as age, height, testis-to-internal ring distance (T-IR), neo internal ring-to-midscrotal distance (NIR-MS), and mobility-to-contralateral ring (MCIR) were analysed. Postoperatively 34 IATs were followed up clinically as well as ultrasonologically after 6 months, to see for the size, position, and vascularity. Based on this, the patients were divided into two groups, Group A (successful) and Group B (Failed). RESULTS 24 IATs had a successful outcome (Group A) and 11 were failure (Group B). The overall success rate of the study was 68.6%. The difference in mean age of patients in both groups was insignificant (p = 0.89) (Fig. 1), and similarly, the difference in mean height was insignificant (p = 0.61). The difference in mean T-IR in both the groups was insignificant (1.85 versus 2.77 cm; p = 0.09) and mean NIR-MS was 5.41 cm in Group A and 5.10 cm in Group B, and the difference again was insignificant (p = 0.23). CONCLUSION The success rate of FSLO was 68.6%. None of the above-described independent variables have any effect on the outcome of two-staged FSLO. While VILO remains the treatment of choice for IAT located at or near the ring, but IAT higher than this, two-staged FSLO gives a better chance for achieving intra-scrotal orchidopexy.
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- Deepak Bagga
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Radiology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Kumar R, Mandal KC, Halder P, Hadiuzzaman M, Mukhopadhyay M, Mukhopadhyay B. Laparoscopy in the Evaluation of Impalpable Testes and Its Short-term Outcomes: A 7 Years' Experience. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2017; 22:232-236. [PMID: 28974876 PMCID: PMC5615898 DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_54_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Aims: The aim of this study is to report and analyze results of laparoscopy in impalpable testes performed between 2009 and 2016 and its short-term outcomes. Materials and Methods: Demographic data, laterality, laparoscopic findings, operative time, procedure, hospital stay, complications, and follow-up data of 76 patients with 79 impalpable testes from 2009 to 2016 were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Successful outcome was defined as maintenance of intrascrotal position with no atrophy at a follow-up of at least 6 months. Results: Impalpable testes constituted 24% of undescended testes in our series. Mean age was 3.9 years. Forty-two patients had left-sided, 31 right-sided, and three bilateral impalpable testes. Of the 79 clinically impalpable testes, on laparoscopy, 3 were vanishing testes, 52 were intra-abdominal (6 high-lying and 46 low-lying), 18 canalicular and 6 nubbin testes. Ultimately, 52 underwent laparoscopic orchiopexy: 46 single-staged orchiopexy and 6 two-staged Fowler–Stephens procedure. Mean operating time was 77 min. Complications were few and mostly minor. Eleven patients were lost in follow-up. On a mean follow-up of 23 months, one testis that underwent single-staged laparoscopic orchiopexy atrophied whereas good size and intrascrotal position were maintained in the rest. Conclusions: Laparoscopy in impalpable testes was safe, feasible, and effective. Overall outcome was good which was obtained by minimal use of electrocautery, dissection with wide strip of peritoneum and extensive retroperitoneal dissection for mobilization. There is a need for wide reporting of cases from high-volume pediatric surgery centers in India.
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- Rajarshi Kumar
- Department of General Surgery, Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Dr. B. C. Roy Post Graduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Dr. B. C. Roy Post Graduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Ramanathan S, Palaniappan Y, Sheikh A, Ryan J, Kielar A. Crossing the canal: Looking beyond hernias — Spectrum of common, uncommon and atypical pathologies in the inguinal canal. Clin Imaging 2017; 42:7-18. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2016.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Hattapoğlu S, Göya C, Arslan S, Alan B, Ekici F, Tekbaş G, Yıldız İ, Hamidi C. Evaluation of postoperative undescended testicles using point shear wave elastography in children. ULTRASONICS 2016; 72:191-194. [PMID: 27567037 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2016.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2016] [Revised: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 08/17/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To demonstrate the difference in tissue stiffness by comparing the value of the shear wave velocity (SWV) of postoperative undescended testicles with that of normal testes. METHODS This study included 39 patients and 30 healthy controls. US and p-SWE (VTQ) were performed using with a linear probe (4-9MHz). Forty-seven operated undescended testicles comprised "Group A", 27 testes with normal scrotal placement since birth in patient population comprised "Group B". A total of 60 testes in 30 healthy controls were included as "Group C". Finally, the testes of Group A, B, C were statistically compared in terms of the SWV and volume. RESULTS The shear wave values of the 47 testes in Group A were 0.75-2.8 (median, 1.1)m/s, and the SWVs of the 27 testes in Group B were 0.62-1.2 (median, 0.84)m/s. The SWVs of the 60 testes in Group C were 0.65-1 (median, 0.82)m/s. The testicular volumes of Group A ranged from 0.19 to 4.7 (median, 0.15)cm(3), Group B ranged from 0.34 to 8 (median, 0.74)cm(3) and Group C ranged as 0.4-15.5 (median, 0.91)cm(3). CONCLUSIONS VTQ method of p-SWE is a new method that may reveal the difference in stiffness between scrotally placed testes and postoperative undescended testicles.
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- Salih Hattapoğlu
- Department of Radiology, Medical School, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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- Department of Radiology, Medical School, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical School, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Medical School, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Medical School, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Medical School, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Medical School,Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Medical School, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Park HR, Park SB, Lee ES, Park HJ. Sonographic evaluation of inguinal lesions. Clin Imaging 2016; 40:949-55. [PMID: 27209238 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2016.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Revised: 04/24/2016] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Merens TA. The Prepubertal Boy: Common Genital Anomalies. Pediatr Ann 2016; 45:e311-3. [PMID: 27622912 DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20160816-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The examination of the newborn is one of the most common yet crucial tasks performed by the pediatrician. The initial hospital visit (immediately after the birth), with the confirmation that an infant is healthy, often sets the tone for the future relationship between the physician and the family. Many routine visits during the first few years also find the parents looking for the same reassurance from their doctor. However, when there is concern for the health of the newborn, toddler, or young child, the physician must balance appropriate medical intervention with words of comfort and consolation. This article delineates the need for when more immediate attention is warranted from those situations where watchful waiting can be advised, with specific attention to the male genitalia of the prepubertal boy. [Pediatr Ann. 2016;45(9):e311-e313.].
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Vikraman J, Hutson JM, Li R, Thorup J. The undescended testis: Clinical management and scientific advances. Semin Pediatr Surg 2016; 25:241-8. [PMID: 27521715 DOI: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2016.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Undescended testes (UDT), where one or both testes fail to migrate to the base of the scrotum, can be congenital (2-5% of newborn males) or acquired (1-2% of males). The testis may be found in any position along its usual line of descent. Cryptorchidism affects the developing testicular germ cells and increases the risk of infertility and malignancy. Clinical management aims to preserve spermatogenesis and prevent the increased risk of seminoma. Examination to document the testicular position will guide the need for imaging, medical management and the surgical approach to orchidopexy.
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- Jaya Vikraman
- Douglas Stephens Surgical Group, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Douglas Stephens Surgical Group, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Urology, The Royal Children׳s Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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- Douglas Stephens Surgical Group, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Surgical Clinic, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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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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Chung JM, Lee SD. Individualized Treatment Guidelines for Postpubertal Cryptorchidism. World J Mens Health 2016; 33:161-6. [PMID: 26770935 PMCID: PMC4709431 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.2015.33.3.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Cryptorchidism is a well-known congenital anomaly in children. However, its diagnosis is often delayed for reasons including patient unawareness or denial of abnormal findings in the testis. Moreover, it has been difficult to establish an optimal treatment strategy for postpubertal cryptorchidism, given the small number of patients. Unlike cryptorchidism in children, postpubertal cryptorchidism is associated with an increased probability of neoplasms, which has led orchiectomy to be the recommended treatment. However, routine orchiectomy should be avoided in some cases due to quality-of-life issues and the potential risk of perioperative mortality. Based on a literature review, this study proposes individualized treatment guidelines for postpubertal cryptorchidism.
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- Jae Min Chung
- Department of Urology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.; Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.; Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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Sowande OA, Talabi AO, Etonyeaku AC, Adejuyigbe O. Groin exploration for the nonpalpable testes: a single center experience. Niger J Surg 2015; 21:56-9. [PMID: 25838769 PMCID: PMC4382645 DOI: 10.4103/1117-6806.153195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Management of non-palpable testes in Nigeria can be difficult due to late presentation and poor resources. Surgical exploration is often required for diagnosis and treatment. AIM This study reviews the management outcome of clinically non-palpable testeis in a tertiary center in Nigeria. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten years retrospective review of all clinically non-palpable testes in children aged 2-15years managed at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex Ile-Ife Nigeria. RESULTS Thirty two children with 44 testicular units were managed. The right side was involved in 12 (37.5%); left in 8 (25.0%) and bilateral in 12 (37.5%) patients. Pre-operative ultrasound was done in 12 patients with localization in just 4 patients (33.3% success rate). At groin exploration, 34 (77.32%) testicular units were located in the inguinal canal. Eight patients with 10 The remaining 10 (22.7%) testicular units required additional mini-laparotomy for which six (13.6%) and 4 (9.1%) testicular units respectively were either in the retroperitoneum or not found. Of the testes in the groin, twenty two (64.7%) testicular units were normal while 12 (35.3%) were atrophic. Four of the retroperitoneal testes were normal while 2 were atrophic. Eight (22.5%) testicular units among the inguinal group had multi-staged orchidopexy; while 2 each of the retroperitoneal group had orchidectomy, one stage orchidopexy, two staged Fowler Stephens (F-S) procedure or lost to follow up after first stage of F-S procedure. Mean follow up period was 2 months. 2 testicular units each had retracted or vanished respectively during follow up. CONCLUSION Groin exploration still offers a viable approach Surgical exploration is still useful in to the management of non-palpable testes in low resource environment despite the lack of laparoscopy.
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- Oludayo A Sowande
- Department of Sugery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Sugery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Sugery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Sugery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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- Aniruddh V Deshpande
- University of Newcastle; School of Medicine and Public Health; Newcastle New South Wales Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle; Newcastle NSW Australia 2308
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead; Department of Urology; Locked Bag 4001 Westmead NSW Australia 2145
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Shehata SM, Shehata SMK, A Baky Fahmy M. The intra-abdominal testis: lessons from the past, and ideas for the future. Pediatr Surg Int 2013; 29:1039-45. [PMID: 23995239 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-013-3406-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The intra-abdominal testis (IAT) has been always an enigma for both diagnosis and treatment. Imaging techniques are known for low sensitivity for localizing the IAT. It has been universally accepted that the gold standard for localizing the IAT is diagnostic laparoscopy. Orchiopexy techniques for IAT are complicated and attended with a higher rate of failure and complication than those for the palpable testis. For the low-lying abdominal testis, a one-stage procedure without interruption of the vessels has a high success rate. The Prentiss maneuver bridges the borders of normal pathway to gain a straighter course to the scrotum. The interruption of the main vascular supply of the testis, depending on collateral circulation, has been used for many years but with questionable effects on the microscopic delicate structure of the testis. Microvascular autotransplantation was intended to avoid this effect, but it is technically demanding and requires special expertise. The principle of traction has been used in the past but was abandoned due to high rate of atrophy. Recently, traction has been revisited with a new approach with very encouraging results. The key to success in any technique for orchiopexy is the complete absence of tension.
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- Sameh M Shehata
- Pediatric Surgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt,
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Soltanghoraee H, Pourkeramati F, Khoddami M, Amirjannati N, Akhondi MM, Soltani A. Prevalence of carcinomain situin testicular biopsies of infertile Iranian men. Andrologia 2013; 46:726-30. [DOI: 10.1111/and.12139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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- H. Soltanghoraee
- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center; Avicenna Research Institute; ACECR; Tehran Iran
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center; Avicenna Research Institute; ACECR; Tehran Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center; Avicenna Research Institute; ACECR; Tehran Iran
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- Avicenna Infertility Center; Tehran Iran
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Groheux D, Teyton P, Vercellino L, Ferretti A, Rubello D, Hindié E. Cryptorchidism as a potential source of misinterpretation in 18FDG-PET imaging in restaging lymphoma patients. Biomed Pharmacother 2013; 67:533-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2013.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2013] [Accepted: 04/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Abacı A, Çatlı G, Anık A, Böber E. Epidemiology, classification and management of undescended testes: does medication have value in its treatment? J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol 2013; 5:65-72. [PMID: 23748056 PMCID: PMC3701924 DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Genetic, hormonal, and anatomical factors are believed to be involved in the etiology of undescended testes. Due to increased risk of infertility, testicular cancer, torsion and/or accompanying inguinal hernia (>90%) as well as cosmetic concerns, all these patients require treatment. In this review paper, we aimed to evaluate the success rates of treatment modalities used in undescended testes, beginning from 1930 to the present, and to draw attention to the possible risks and benefits and also the efficacy of hormonal therapy in the management of the disorder, which is still a controversial issue. Hormonal therapy may lead to penile growth, painful erection, and behavioral changes while on treatment. In recent years, it has been reported that human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) treatment was associated with interstitial edema due to increased vascular permeability, inflammation-like changes, and several adverse effects on germ cells by increasing pressure and apoptotic process. It has also been reported that LHRH analogues have positive effects on germ cells by increasing fertility in patients undergoing unilateral or bilateral orchiopexy. In some studies, the success rate of hCG treatment was reported to be higher following buserelin. In some other studies, hCG treatment was recommended before orchiopexy to reduce the risk for surgical ischemia. There are a limited number of randomized controlled studies, so evidence showing the efficacy of hormonal therapy is insufficient. According to the 2007 Consensus Report of Nordic countries, it is recommended that surgery is the first-line treatment modality in undescended testes and that it should be performed by pediatric surgeons and urologists at the age of 6-12 months.
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- Ayhan Abacı
- Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İzmir, Turkey.
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- Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, İzmir, Turkey
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Peycelon M, Parmentier B, Raquillet C, Louvet N, Audry G, Auber F. [Video-assisted surgery in children: current progress and future perspectives]. Arch Pediatr 2013; 20:509-16. [PMID: 23566581 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcped.2013.02.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2012] [Revised: 02/01/2013] [Accepted: 02/24/2013] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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This review presents the evidence of video-assisted surgery in the pediatric population and discusses future progress in this field. Videosurgery minimizes the cosmetic impact and the pain induced by open procedures and has been in constant development in adults and children. Earlier training of surgeons and residents combined with advances in anesthetics and technology have expanded the use of videosurgery for more complex interventions. Although most feasible surgical procedures have been performed by laparoscopy, the literature has not yet defined it as the gold standard for most interventions, especially because of the lack of evidence for many of them. However, laparoscopy for cholecystectomy is now the preferred approach with excellent postoperative outcomes and few complications. Although no evidence has been demonstrated in children, laparoscopy has been shown to be superior in adults for gastroesophageal reflux disease and splenectomy. Laparoscopic appendectomy remains controversial. Nevertheless, meta-analyses have concluded in moderate but significant advantages in terms of pain, cosmetic considerations, and recovery for the laparoscopic approach. Laparoscopy is now adopted for undescended testes and allows both localization and surgical treatment if necessary. For benign conditions, videosurgery can be an excellent tool for nephrectomy and adrenalectomy. However, laparoscopy remains controversial in pediatric surgical oncology.
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- M Peycelon
- Service de chirurgie viscérale pédiatrique et néonatale, hôpital Armand-Trousseau, hôpitaux universitaires Est Parisien, AP-HP, 26, avenue du Docteur-Arnold-Netter, 75012 Paris cedex 12, France.
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Timing and nature of reconstructive surgery for disorders of sex development - introduction. J Pediatr Urol 2012; 8:602-10. [PMID: 23146296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2012.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2012] [Accepted: 10/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The ideal timing and nature of surgical reconstruction in individuals with Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) is highly controversial. Despite the increasing number of publications on this topic, evidence-based recommendations still cannot be made. However it is generally accepted that optimal care for DSD requires an experienced multidisciplinary team. This means that surgical decisions are now made within the context of a multidisciplinary team and all members of the team - and not just specialist surgeons - may be called upon to discuss choices for surgery with patients and parents. To do this well, every clinician in the team should have an understanding of the range of techniques available for genital surgery, the risks and benefits of procedures and the controversies surrounding timing of surgery. The aim of this paper is to give an overview of the variety of surgical procedures in current use and in what situation a particular technique would be indicated. The short-term risks and benefits are described and where available long-term outcome data is discussed. To date, discussions surrounding genital surgery have been led primarily by surgeons. Some non-surgical clinicians have expressed unease about decision making in genital surgery but have felt ill equipped to comment on an area with which they are unfamiliar. This review gives a detailed explanation of current surgical practice offered in a specialized center for DSD and such information should facilitate a more balanced discussion.
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Sakuma T, Maurin C, Shimizu D, Shinohara S. [Cryptorchidism associated with ectopic adrenal cortical tissue in the spermatic cord in a 51-year-old male]. Prog Urol 2012. [PMID: 23178102 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2012.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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This case report describes an exceptional case of ectopic adrenal cortex tissue (EACT) in the spermatic cord associated with ipsilateral cryptorchidism in an adult. While both EACT and cryptorchidism are fairly common congenital anomalies in boys, adult cases are uncommon. Although the spermatic cord is a known site of EACT, the reports of its association with cryptorchidism have been limited to child cases. During surgery, undescended testis was discovered and incidentally ectopic adrenal tissue along the spermatic cord was also identified. This combination of developmental aberrations in the adult has not been described, and the clinicopathological findings are reported with a brief literature review.
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- T Sakuma
- Service de médecine de laboratoire, hôpital Atsumi, Akaishi, Kanbe, Tahara, Aichi, Japan.
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A number of factors have contributed to a sharp increase in the number of publications related to disorders of sex development (DSD) in the past 5 years, namely: the establishment of a consensus in 2006 about nomenclature, investigations and the need to treat these patients in a multidisciplinary setting; increase of the knowledge base about genetic mechanisms of normal and abnormal sex development; critical appraisal about the timing and nature of genital surgery in patients with DSD. Herein, the authors present a comprehensive review with up-to-date data about the approach to the newborn with ambiguous genitalia as well as the diagnosis and management of the most common DSD.
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- Rodrigo L P Romao
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Lao OB, Fitzgibbons RJ, Cusick RA. Pediatric inguinal hernias, hydroceles, and undescended testicles. Surg Clin North Am 2012; 92:487-504, vii. [PMID: 22595705 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pediatric inguinal hernias are extremely common, and can usually be diagnosed by simple history taking and physical examination. Repair is elective, unless there is incarceration or strangulation. Hydroceles are also quite common, and in infancy many will resolve without operative intervention. Undescended testicles harbor an increased risk of infertility and malignancy, and require orchiopexy in early childhood.
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- Oliver B Lao
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, 8200 Dodge, Omaha, NE 68114, USA
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Laparoscopic management of intra-abdominal testis: 5-year single-centre experience-a retrospective descriptive study. Minim Invasive Surg 2012; 2012:878509. [PMID: 22474586 PMCID: PMC3306959 DOI: 10.1155/2012/878509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background. Undescended testis is one of the most common urological problems in children, affecting about 1% of boys at age of 1 year. Of these, about 20% have a nonpalpable testis with a very high probability that the testis is absent. This may have a significant impact on the possibility of malignancy in these testes, as well as on the later fertility of these subjects. Methods. We retrospectively analyzed the demographic and clinical findings, as well as immediate and 6-month outcomes, in 91 patients diagnosed with impalpable undescended testes between January 2006 and December 2010. Results. Of the 91 patients, 9 had bilateral and 82 had unilateral impalpable testes. All 100 testes were managed laparoscopically. The largest group of intra-abdominal testes in this series, 42 testes, was entering the internal ring; in these, laparoscopic exploration and standard open orchiopexy resulted in a 66% success rate. The total success rate was 63.3%. Conclusion. Laparoscopy is extremely useful in both the diagnosis and treatment of impalpable testes. Objectively measured mobility of the testis towards the contralateral internal inguinal ring is an excellent intraoperative indicator for type of orchiopexy. Standardization of management may increase the success rate of orchiopexy.
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When evaluating a patient with a scrotal mass, a careful history and inguinoscrotal examination are necessary. Malignant scrotal wall, paratesticular, or spermatic cord tumors are rare. Scrotal ultrasound can confirm the precise location of a mass or rule out the presence of an inguinal hernia. Testicular masses deserve a formal workup, with serum tumor markers, a scrotal ultrasound as needed, and prompt consultation with a urologist for further staging and intervention. Scrotal masses in children are much rarer than in adults and should be evaluated by a urologist.
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- Jeffrey S Montgomery
- Department of Urology, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Taubman Center 3875, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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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]
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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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- Wilfried W M Hack
- Department of Paediatrics, Medical Centre Alkmaar, Alkmaar, the Netherlands.
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de Lima GRM, da Silveira RA, de Cerqueira JBG, de Abreu ACG, de Abreu Filho ACG, Rocha MFH, Regadas RP, Gonzaga-Silva LF. Single-incision multiport laparoscopic orchidopexy: initial report. J Pediatr Surg 2009; 44:2054-6. [PMID: 19853773 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2009] [Revised: 06/18/2009] [Accepted: 06/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE We report the first use of single-incision multiport access to perform 1-stage laparoscopic orchidopexy in children without section of the spermatic vessels. MATERIAL AND METHODS Three boys with cryptorchidism were submitted to primary laparoscopic 1-stage orchidopexy by using 3 ports (a 10-mm [or 5-mm] port placed using open technique and 2 additional 5-mm [or 3-mm] ports) inserted through the same periumbilical skin incision with different entrances through the abdominal wall. After dissection of the testicular vessels and vas deferens, a 5-mm port was placed in a tunnel from the scrotum to pull the remnant of the gubernaculum down and fix the testicle in a dartos pouch. RESULTS The mean operative time was 83.3 minutes. The estimated blood loss was almost nil, and there were no intraoperative complications. CONCLUSION This approach was feasible and safe. However, as with any new technique, its use requires a larger number of cases and a longer follow-up to fully evaluate its benefits and limitations.
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Bonney T, Hutson J, Southwell B, Newgreen D. UPDATE ON CONGENITAL VERSUS ACQUIRED UNDESCENDED TESTES: INCIDENCE, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT. ANZ J Surg 2008; 78:1010-3. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04721.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bhosale PR, Patnana M, Viswanathan C, Szklaruk J. The inguinal canal: anatomy and imaging features of common and uncommon masses. Radiographics 2008; 28:819-35; quiz 913. [PMID: 18480486 DOI: 10.1148/rg.283075110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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A variety of benign and malignant masses can be found in the inguinal canal (IC). Benign causes of masses in the IC include spermatic cord lipoma, hematoma, abscess, neurofibroma, varicocele, desmoid tumor, air, bowel contrast material, hydrocele, and prostheses. Primary neoplasms of the IC include liposarcoma, Burkitt lymphoma, testicular carcinoma, and sarcoma. Metastases to the IC can occur from alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, monophasic sarcoma, prostate cancer, Wilms tumor, carcinoid tumor, melanoma, or pancreatic cancer. In patients with a known malignancy and peritoneal carcinomatosis, the diagnosis of metastases can be suggested when a mass is detected in the IC. When peritoneal disease is not evident, a mass in the IC is indicative of stage IV disease and may significantly alter clinical and surgical treatment of the patient. A combination of the clinical history, symptoms, laboratory values, and radiologic features aids the radiologist in accurately diagnosing mass lesions of the IC. Supplemental material available at radiographics.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/28/3/819/DC1.
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- Priya R Bhosale
- Department of Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Box 368, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Chowdhary SK, Gupta S. Minimal Access Surgery (MAS) in Children. APOLLO MEDICINE 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0976-0016(11)60229-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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