Cryptorchidism, pediatricians, and family practitioners: patterns of practice and referral.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1995
Abstract
A multicenter study was undertaken to study cryptorchidism and the timing of orchidopexy. A total of 329 children underwent surgery at a mean age of 4.2 years; 17% of the surgery was performed between 6 and 12 months of age, 25% between 5 and 10 years of age, and 9% during or after puberty. Only 30% of the pediatricians and 14% of the family practitioners recommended orchidopexy between 6 and 12 months of age, and 17% of these referring physicians recommended waiting until 3 to 10 years of age. Improved education is needed if current recommendations for early orchidopexy are to be achieved.
Volume
127
Issue
6
First Page
948
Last Page
951
ISSN
0022-3476
Published In/Presented At
Steckler, R. E., Zaontz, M. R., Skoog, S. J., & Rushton, H. G., Jr (1995). Cryptorchidism, pediatricians, and family practitioners: patterns of practice and referral. The Journal of pediatrics, 127(6), 948–951. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3476(95)70034-x
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
8523194
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article