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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 8, 2015; 4(4): 155-159
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.155
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.155
Table 1 The association of the need for inguinal exploration and orchidopexy in children with unilateral or bilateral impalpable testes
Unilateral impalpable testisn = 40 | Bilateral impalpable testisn = 10 | P value | ||
Inguinal exploration | Required | 31 | 4 | 0.03 |
Not required | 9 | 6 | ||
Orchidopexy | Performed | 16 | 9 | 0.005 |
Not performed | 24 | 1 |
Table 2 The association of the need for inguinal exploration and orchidopexy with the laterality of testes in children with unilateral impalpable testis
Leftn = 26 | Rightn = 14 | P value | ||
Inguinal exploration | Required | 22 | 9 | 0.14 |
Not required | 4 | 5 | ||
Orchidopexy | Performed | 9 | 7 | 0.27 |
Not performed | 17 | 7 |
- Citation: Chan KWE, Lee KH, Wong HYV, Tsui SYB, Wong YS, Pang KYK, Mou JWC, Tam YH. Use of laparoscopy as the initial surgical approach of impalpable testes: 10-year experience. World J Clin Pediatr 2015; 4(4): 155-159
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v4/i4/155.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.155