Patient's question:
Patient Age: One and a half years oldCondition Description: The child is one and a half years old, and only one testicle is in the scrotum. An ultrasound was performed, and another one was found above. Treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been done.
Desired Help: When is the best time for surgery?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, this condition is caused by congenital cryptorchidism, where the testicle fails to descend. Generally, surgery should be performed by the age of two. Delaying surgery may affect the development of the undescended testicle. There is a possibility that it may descend and recover on its own within the first two years. However, beyond the age of two, it is generally not possible for it to recover on its own.This condition is caused by congenital cryptorchidism, where the testicle fails to descend. Generally, surgery should be performed by the age of two. Delaying surgery may affect the development of the undescended testicle. There is a possibility that it may descend and recover on its own within the first two years. However, beyond the age of two, it is generally not possible for it to recover on its own.
Moreover, for this condition, a detailed examination is needed to determine the position of the undescended testicle. Then, based on the condition of the testicle, treatment options such as traction and fixation or surgical removal should be considered.