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The role of the processus vaginalis in cryptorchidism

Does a patent processus vaginalis have a prognostic importance for predicting subsequent fertility?

  • Cryptorchidism and Male Pseudo-Hermaphroditism
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A cryptorchid testis within an open processus vaginalis is a frequent operative finding. An almost obligate additional epididymal dissociation (90%) and a ST-Index (Spermatogonia per tubulus) of 0–0.2 in over 50% of the patients are an indication of a complex and severe form of cryptorchidism. Postoperative treatment with a LHRH-analogon (Buserelin) is recommended.

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  1. Hadziselimovic F, Hecker E, Herzog B (1984) The value of testicular biopsy in cryptorchidism. Urol Res 12:171–174

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  1. Kinderchirurgische Klinik des Kinderspitals, Römergasse 8, CH-4005, Basel, Switzerland

    B. Herzog, R. Rösslein & F. Hadziselimovic

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Herzog, B., Rösslein, R. & Hadziselimovic, F. The role of the processus vaginalis in cryptorchidism. Eur J Pediatr 152 (Suppl 2), S15–S16 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02125426

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