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Undescended testes
Publication details
Mrs Aruna Abhyankar Mch FRCS (Paeds), Mrs Kapana Patil Mch FRCS (Paeds)
Foundation Years Journal, volume 4, issue 10, p.20 (123Doc Education, London, January 2011)
Abstract
Undescended testis is a common indication for referral to paediatric surgery. Its surgical management is guided by clinical examination findings. We present a case based discussion encompassing the aetiology, presentation, surgical management and outcome of an undescended testis.
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Authors
Mrs Aruna Abhyankar Mch FRCS (Paeds)
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon/Urologist
University Hospital of Wales
Cardiff CF14 4XW
arunaabhyankar@yahoo.co.uk
Mrs Kapana Patil Mch FRCS (Paeds)
Consultant Paediatric Urologist
Evelina Children's Hospital
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London SE1 7EH
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