Prevalence of acquired undescended testis in 6-, 9-, and 13-year old Dutch schoolboys

Objective: A survey of undescended testis (UDT) in Dutch schoolboys was carried out aiming to investigate the prevalence of acquired-UDT. Design and Participants: As part of routine school medical examinations, during a 2-year period (2001-2003), testis position was determined in 6-, 9-, and 13-year old schoolboys. Before the examination, a parent questionnaire was sent inquiring about the position of both testes and whether the child had been admitted earlier to hospital for orchidopexy (ORP). In 6- and 13-year olds, a physical examination was performed by the school medical officer; in 9-yea... Mehr ...