Should we perform orchidopexy for cryptorchidism in children with severe encephalopathy

摘要: Abstract Objective To conduct a survey of practices in France concerning cryptorchidism patients presenting with severe encephalopathy. Material and method We conducted an e-mail current 27 pediatric surgery departments French university or general hospitals. The study concerned children mental deficiency. Results showed disparity attitudes towards encephalopathy, ranging from no treatment to orchidopexy all cases. In most cases, the indication for was psychological aspect parents accessibility clinical examination. Conclusions This illustrates unease pertinence performing these children. As improved fertility is not really issue aspects apply only family, and, as benefit prevention early diagnosis testicular cancer marginal, risk/benefit ratio encephalopathy unclear.