Jennifer Fantasia, Jeremy Aidlen, Wendy Lathrop, Pamela Ellsworth
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Undescended testes are a common congenital disorder with potential sequelae that include infertility and malignancy. This article addresses a contemporary perspective on the pathophysiology of the undescended testis, impact on testicular function and risk of testicular cancer. Surgical management and current guidelines regarding optimal timing of surgery will also be presented.
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