Cryptorchidism, pediatricians, and family practitioners: patterns of practice and referral.
A multicenter study was undertaken to study cryptorchidism and the timing of orchidopexy. A total of 329 children underwent surgery at a mean age of 4.2 years; 17% of the surgery was performed between 6 and 12 months of age, 25% between 5 and 10 years of age, and 9% during or after puberty. Only 30% of the pediatricians and 14% of the family practitioners recommended orchidopexy between 6 and 12 months of age, and 17% of these referring physicians recommended waiting until 3 to 10 years of age. Improved education is needed if current recommendations for early orchidopexy are to be achieved.
Section of Pediatric Urology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden 08103-1439, USA.
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Steckler
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Zaontz
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Skoog
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Rushton
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013737:Testis / Q000601:surgery; D000078329:Workforce