Orchidopexy in children with Prader –Willi syndrome: Results of a long-term follow-up study

Prader –Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare (1:20.000) genetic condition affecting both males and females. Among other features, in boys, the syndrome is characterized by cryptorchidism in 86–100% of cases, hypogonadism, delayed puberty and infertility. The aim of the present study is to appraise the result s of orchidopexy in this selected population of children.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 15, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Maurizio Pacilli, Yves Heloury, Mike O'Brien, Tess Lionti, Margaret Rowell, John Hutson Source Type: research