A clinical observation was made on 53 patients of cryptorchism who had been admitted to the Department of Urology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital during the period from January, 1980 to January, 1983.
The following results were obtained:
1. Only 22 patients (41.5%) visited hospital in preschool age (7 years old) and 50 patients (94.3%) before the age of 25.
2. 44 patients (83%) had unilateral involvement and right side (56.6%) was more frequently affected. Bilaterally was noted in 9 patients (17%).
3. 59 testes were surgically explored, 2 cases were confirmed as monorchism. Of the 59 testes, 47 (79.7%) were located in the inguinal canal, 8 (13.6%) in the prepubic region and 2(3.4%) in the abdomen.
4. Among the 59 explorations, 50 cases (84.8%) were found .the hernial sac. Other complication and associated diseases were contralateral hydrocele, ventral curvature of penis, prosis, entropion, intestinal obstruction, triology of Fallot, acute glomerulonephritis and seminoma.
5. Orchiopexy was performed on 53 testes (93%), 4 cases were performed the orchiectomy because of testicular atrophy and excessive short spermatic cord.
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