hrp0084p2-325 | DSD | ESPE2015

Frequency of Cryptorchidism and Age at Operation in Helsinki Area between 2004 and 2014

Kohva Ella , Miettinen Paivi , Taskinen Seppo , Raivio Taneli

Background: Cryptorchidism is a risk factor for testicular cancer and poor semen quality. The incidence of cryptorchidism has been lower in Finland than in the other Nordic countries.Objective and hypotheses: We focused to investigate the recent trends in the incidence of undescended testes in the Helsinki area. In addition, we evaluated the age at orchidopexy before and after the release of the Nordic consensus in 2007 recommending operation between 6 a...