Patient's question:
My son was born with bilateral cryptorchidism. When is the appropriate time to treat pediatric cryptorchidism? What kind of qualified hospital or hospital with specific characteristics is more suitable? Best time for surgery, age, surgery cost, precautions, and how long to stay in the hospital? What are the early symptoms of pediatric cryptorchidism?Doctor's answer:
Cryptorchidism or testicular hypofunction is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery. Abnormal testicles or scrotums are usually discovered by parents or during a health check-up. One or both sides of the scrotum may not be visible after birth. Atypical hyperplasia; empty scrotum, insufficient testicles, sometimes local swelling in the inguinal canal above the scrotum, where the testicle can be palpated and is generally smaller than normal. This condition accounts for 75%. In 25% of cases, the testicle remains in the retroperitoneum or abdomen. This type does not require manual palpation of the testicle and needs to be confirmed through ultrasound or CT scans to determine the testicle's position. Then, surgical treatment should be performed based on the doctor's advice.