For Better Orchiopexy, Processus Vaginalis Should Be Dissected and a High Ligation Should Be Performed

For Better Orchiopexy, Processus Vaginalis Should Be Dissected and a High Ligation Should Be Performed

Objective Data on the prevalence of patent processus vaginalis (PPV) and hernia in patients with cryptorchidism are controversial. While some pediatric surgeons do not dissect the processus vaginalis (PV), most prefer to do so to prevent hernia formation and to achieve an effective orchiopexy outco...

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Main Authors: Kaan Sonmez, Ramazan Karabulut, Zafer Turkyilmaz, Cem Kaya, Yildiz Pehlivan, A. Can Basaklar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rambam Health Care Campus 2016-07-01
Series:Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal
Subjects:
Hernia
high ligation
processus vaginalis
undescended testis
Online Access:http://rmmj.org.il/Pages/ArticleHTM.aspx?manuId=585

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