Cryptorchidism, pediatricians, and family practitioners: patterns of practice and referral.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Cryptorchidism
- Family Practice
- Pediatrics
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'
- Referral and Consultation