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Undescended testes

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Undescended testis or cryptorchidism is a common problem encountered in children. Despite the abundant literature on the pathology and management of undescended testis, it is the subject of numerous misgivings and controversies. The article reviews available literature on the entity and their relevance in clinical practice.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, 560034, Bangalore, India

    Ashley J. D’ Cruz & Kanishka Das

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Cruz, A.J.D., Das, K. Undescended testes. Indian J Pediatr 71, 1111–1115 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02829826

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