Open AccessA modified technique for scrotal fixation during orchiopexy
Author(s) -
Wagih Mommtaz Ghnnam,
Basem Saed,
Hosam Ghazy
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.86063
Subject(s) - orchiopexy , medicine , fixation (population genetics) , surgery , population , environmental health
Undescended testes are a common problem, affecting up to 3% of newborn males. The goals of orchiopexy in humans are to provide adequate scrotal fixation, to prevent recurrent torsion of the testis and spermatic cord or ascent of the testis, and to achieve these goals with minimal trauma to the testis. The best method of achieving fixation remains controversial.