Cryptorchidism, pediatricians, and family practitioners: patterns of practice and referral

J Pediatr. 1995 Dec;127(6):948-51. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(95)70034-x.

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.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cryptorchidism / diagnosis*
  • Cryptorchidism / surgery
  • Family Practice*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pediatrics*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'*
  • Referral and Consultation*
  • Testis / surgery
  • Workforce