title: [Testicular ectopy in children. Current practical attitude].
abstract: Testicular descent is a complex mechanism, appearing at the end of gestation, influenced by mechanical and hormonal factors. Surgical therapy should as soon as possible be done, in order to avoid the risk of degeneration and sterility.
authors.affiliation: Centre Chirurgical de l'Enfant, Boulogne.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Allouch
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000150:complications*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Ectopie testiculaire de l'enfant. Attitude pratique actuelle.