Contemporary disparities in progression to orchiopexy for cryptorchidism as reported in the Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) database

When evaluating the timeliness of orchiopexy for cryptorchidism, health disparities are apparent among Hispanic and African American males and those with public insurance. Since the publication of these data, the COVID-19 pandemic has stressed our healthcare system and significantly affected the provision of pediatric urology care.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - February 15, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Alexandra R. Siegal, Farimata Mbaye, Chih Peng Chin, Fernando A. Ferrer, Neha R. Malhotra, John H. Makari Source Type: research