The role of the processus vaginalis in cryptorchidism. Does a patent processus vaginalis have a prognostic importance for predicting subsequent fertility?
A cryptorchid testis within an open processus vaginalis is a frequent operative finding. An almost obligate additional epididymal dissociation (90%) and a ST-Index (Spermatogonia per tubulus) of 0-0.2 in over 50% of the patients are an indication of a complex and severe form of cryptorchidism. Postoperative treatment with a LHRH-analogon (Buserelin) is recommended.
Herzog
B
B
Kinderchirurgische Klinik des Kinderspitals, Basel, Switzerland.
Rösslein
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R
Hadziselimovic
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F
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology*; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013093:Spermatogonia / Q000473:pathology