Factors associated with delay in undescended testis referral

Undescended testis (UDT) is one of the most common congenital disorders and is associated with infertility and testicular cancer. Multiple guidelines internationally have recommended orchiopexy by 18 months. Multiple large retrospective studies published in the last decade have found persistent delay in timing of orchiopexy.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Da David Jiang, Ann Martinez Acevedo, Aaron Bayne, JChristopher Austin, Casey Seideman Source Type: research