[Autotransplantation of the testis as a method of cryptorchism treatment]

Helv Chir Acta. 1993 Dec;60(3):363-6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Four patients at the age of 20-55 years treated for cryptorchism by means of microvascular anastomosis were presented. Considerable usefulness of autotransplantation was revealed on the basis of 5 procedures performed, especially in the case of intra-abdominal location of the testes.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Cryptorchidism / blood
  • Cryptorchidism / surgery*
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone / blood
  • Humans
  • Luteinizing Hormone / blood
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Prolactin / blood
  • Testis / transplantation*
  • Testosterone / blood

Substances

  • Testosterone
  • Prolactin
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone