Ectopic testes (report of 7 cases) / 中华泌尿外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Urology
;
(12)1994.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-536528
ABSTRACT
Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of ectopic testes. Methods 7 cases of ectopic testes were reviewed and studied. Results 5 cases of ectopic testes were diagnosed and located by physical examination and/or type B ultrasonography before operations whereas the ectopic testes was atrophic in the other two.All the ectopic testes were found successfully during surgical exploration.Orchidopexy was performed for 5 patients,and orchiectomy for the other 2 because of marked atrophy.Postoperative follow up has been 2 months to 8 years.All the patients have normal growth.In the 5 cases with reposited testes no displacement,atrophy or malignant change has been noted. Conclusions The diagnosis of ectopic testes should be mainly depended on physical examination and type B ultrasonography.Surgical exploration should be carried out through the inguinal canal and via the pathway of spermatic cord.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
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Chinês
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Chinese Journal of Urology
Ano de publicação:
1994
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