Cryptorchidism Management and Implications
Ferment, a sign of progress in any scientific field, has previously been lacking in the area of cryptorchidism, where the only activity has been in improving operative methods. Now, however, profound changes in the care of boys with cryptorchidism are being brought about; ideas are arising from a fr...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1983, 1983
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1983 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Introduction
- 2 History and Evolution of Testicular Descent
- 2.1 History of Research into Testicular Descent and Maldescent
- 2.2 Evolution of Testicular Descent
- References
- Implications
- 3 Embryology of Testicular Descent and Maldescent
- 4 Histology and Ultrastructure of Normal and Cryptorchid Testes
- 5 Endocrinology of the Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis
- 6 Fertility in Cryptorchidism
- 7 Cryptorchidism and Malignant Testicular Disease
- Treatment
- 8 Examinations and Clinical Findings in Cryptorchid Boys
- 9 Indications and Contraindications for Orchiopexy
- 10 Hormonal Treatment
- 11 Surgical Treatment of Cryptorchidism
- 12 Conclusions
- 13 Treatment Schedule
- 14 Prospectives
- References