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Efficacy of ultrasonography compared to diagnostic laparoscopy in detection of the non-palpable testis
Source
Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Issue
Vol. 56, Issue 4 (31 Oct. 2008), pp.43-49, 7 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Pediatric Association
Publication Date
2008-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: Failure of testicular descent is a common childhood anomaly, being seen in up to 3% of full-term and 18-30% of premature boys.
The most problematic aspect is the diagnosis and treatment of nonpalpable testis.
Aims: To evaluate the relation between US and laparoscopic findings in patients with nonpalpable testes.
Methods: During a 2-year period we evaluate 35 boys with 44 nonpalpable testes.
All were examined by the referring physician or a pediatric surgeon, underwent abdominal and inguinal ultrasound examination, and were then re-examined afterwards by a specialist.
Finally, all boys were underwent diagnostic laparoscopy and inguinal exploration when indicated.
Results: Of the 46 testes, 31 missed by US.
US located 15 nonpalpable testes, 4 within the abdomen and 11 in the inguinal canal.
Overall sensitivity of ultrasound in detection of the testes either inguinal or abdominal is 36.4% with specificity 76.9%.
With knowledge of the US result, the sensitivity of US was 60% for inguinal and 16.7% for abdominal viable testes.
Specificity of the US of detection of inguinal testes is 71.4% and 83.3% for abdominal testes.
Conclusion: Abdominal and inguinal ultrasonography is unnecessary in boys with a nonpalpable testis and it does not alter the surgical approach in these patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Talib, Hamdi H.. 2008. Efficacy of ultrasonography compared to diagnostic laparoscopy in detection of the non-palpable testis. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette،Vol. 56, no. 4, pp.43-49.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Talib, Hamdi H.. Efficacy of ultrasonography compared to diagnostic laparoscopy in detection of the non-palpable testis. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette Vol. 56, no. 4 (Oct. 2008), pp.43-49.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-275465
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Talib, Hamdi H.. Efficacy of ultrasonography compared to diagnostic laparoscopy in detection of the non-palpable testis. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette. 2008. Vol. 56, no. 4, pp.43-49.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-275465
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 48-49
Record ID
BIM-275465