Abstract:Measurements of the distance between the testis and the pubic tubercle have been used to differentiate retractile testes from "real" cryptorchidism and to measure the effect of therapy. The intra-and inter-observer variation of these measurements was determined in 21 boys with incompletely descended testes treated with placebo. Patients were investigated in supine and squatting position, before and during moderate caudal traction. In squatting position the average distance is 20 mm greater than in supine posit… Show more
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