How to treat the undescended testes in my one-year-old son?

Question

Hi doctor,

My son is one year, one month, and 11 days old. He was born prematurely at 36 weeks. After birth, his right testis was retractile.

The doctor has advised me to wait one year. Now, a USG of the testes was done according to the doctor's advice. The report shows that both testes are seen in the inguinal canal. The right testis measures 16 x 8 mm, and the left testis measures 16 x 9 mm.

The impression is bilateral undescended testes. Though the report shows both testes in the inguinal canal, we can feel his left testes inside the scrotum, and sometimes his right testes also.

Why does the report show undescended testes? What are the treatments for undescended testes?

Please advise.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If the clinical examination shows a retractile testis, then nothing needs to be done; we should wait and watch. But if the clinical examination shows an undescended testis, then one should go in for early surgery. Ultrasound is not a reliable investigation in this case.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The recommended age for surgery is anytime after six months of age. But, the final decision is taken only after clinical examination in uncomplicated cases.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.