Epidemiologic Study of the Prevalence and Awareness of Cryptorchidism, Hydrocele, and Varicocele in Elementary Schools in Gwangju
Korean Journal of Urology
;
: 278-281, 2009.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We investigated the prevalence and parent's concern of cryptorchidism, hydrocele and varicocele among elementary school boys. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 1,795 elementary school boys who resided in Gwangju were investigated by questionnaires. Among them, 1,115 boys who agreed to a physical checkup underwent physical examination between May and June 2007.RESULTS:
The most frequent anomaly was hydrocele, which was seen in 37 boys (3.31%) on questionnaires and physical examination. The other anomalies were cryptorchidism in 17 boys (1.52%) and varicocele in 7 boys (0.62%). Most of the boys and their parents were not aware of their cryptorchidism (70.58%) and varicocele (71.42%). The boys who replied in questionnaires that they had been diagnosed with hydrocele appeared to had undergone hydrocele repair in the past.CONCLUSIONS:
By survey, the prevalence rates of cryptorchidism, hydrocele, and varicocele were 3.31%, 1.52%, and 0.62%, respectively. Education of the public and primary care physicians about cryptorchidism and varicocele and a screening system are needed to achieve better therapeutic outcome.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parents
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Physical Examination
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Varicocele
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Epidemiologic Studies
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Mass Screening
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Prevalence
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Cryptorchidism
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Physicians, Primary Care
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Testicular Hydrocele
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Urology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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