| Two-stage Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy in the management of intra-abdominal testes. | |
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PMID: 1357193 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Of 22 boys with an intra-abdominal testis 8 (12 testes) underwent the 2-stage Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy. During stage 1 the testicular artery and internal spermatic vein were ligated in situ 2 to 3 cm. superior to the intra-abdominal testis. The testicular vessels were transected inferior to the ligatures 6 months later and the testis was brought to the scrotum with the standard Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy technique. Patient age ranged from 1 to 6 years (mean 3.2 years). At followup 11 of 12 testes (92%) are in the scrotum and have a normal consistency and size, while 1 (8%) is atrophic. In this preliminary series the 2-stage Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy has a success rate equal or possibly superior to the standard Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy. Whether ultimate testicular function is improved, however, remains to be determined. |
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Authors:
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J S Elder |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of urology Volume: 148 ISSN: 0022-5347 ISO Abbreviation: J. Urol. Publication Date: 1992 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-10-30 Completed Date: 1992-10-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376374 Medline TA: J Urol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1239-41 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Urology, Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. |
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Child Child, Preschool Cryptorchidism / surgery* Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant Male Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods Testis / surgery* |
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