Assessing the long term testicular growth in boys who underwent (prepubertal) orchidopexy for acquired undescended testis.
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Brief title
Condition
- Testicular and epididymal disorders
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The testicular volume, which is related to fertility function.
Secondary outcome
The position of both testes.
Background summary
At present, undescended testis in boys is classified in congenital and acquired
forms. Since orchidopexy is vital in the treatment for congenital undescended
testes, surgical treatment was (in the past) also intuitively suggested for
acquired undescended testes. Nowadays, we know that a large percentage of the
acquired form descend spontaneously in puberty and therefore, orchidopexy is
postponed until puberty. A point that still remains to be defined is, whether
prepubertal orchidopexy of acquired undescended testis improved fertility
potential. These findings are important to make a founded statement about the
treatment of acquired undescended testis in the future.
Study objective
Assessing the long term testicular growth in boys who underwent (prepubertal)
orchidopexy for acquired undescended testis.
Study design
The volume of both testes will be determined using the Prader orchidometer and
ultrasonography. The results will be noted on a apart form and the data will be
recorded in a statistical program.
Study burden and risks
There are no risks associated with participation.
Wilhelminaan 12
1815 JD Alkmaar
Nederland
Wilhelminaan 12
1815 JD Alkmaar
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Every boy aged 1- 18 years in whom uni-or bilateral orchidopexy is performed;The orchidopexy is performed in the Medical Centre Alkmaar in the period 1986-1999;The indication for operation was an acquired undescended testis/testes.;A previous scrotal position must have been documented at least two times;It is a first orchidopexy of the concerning testis
Exclusion criteria
Orchidopexy performed because of another reason than a non-scrotal testis (for example torsio testis);Re-orchidopexy
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Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL23428.094.08 |