Orchidopex is done in cases of undescended testes at the age of -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., 1-2 years "Congental undescended testis should be treated surgically no later than 9-15 months. Surgical correction at 6 months is appropriate". - Nelson Crvptorchidism o An undescended testis (cryptorchid) is the most common disorder of sexual differentiation in boys. o At bih approximately 4-5% of boys have an undescended testis. The majority of undescended testes descend spontaneously during the first 3 months of lift, and by 6 month the incidence decreases to 0.8%. o If the testis has not descended at 4 months, it will remain undescended. o Cryptorchidism is bilateral in 20% of cases. Consequences of cryptorchidism o Infeility o Torsion o Testicular maligancy ----> Most common seminoma o Associated hernia o Psychological effects of empty scrotum.
Neonate
1-2 yrs
5 yrs
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