Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism
Name
Orchiopexy
What problems could happen?
Infection,Bleeding,Scrotal swelling,Numbness,Your child may have fertility problems as an adult, which means it is hard to have a baby.,Testicle gets smaller
When do I need to call the doctor?
Signs of infection such as a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, pain with passing urine.,Signs of wound infection such as swelling, redness, warmth around the wound; too much pain when touched; yellowish, greenish, or bloody discharge; foul smell coming from the cut site; cut site opens up.,Pain not relieved by drugs,Problems passing urine or change in color and odor of the urine,Throwing up,Lack of energy
Body systems
General Surgery,Genitourinary
What are other common names?
Ascended Testicle Repair,Cryptorchidism Repair,Laparoscopic Orchiopexy,Open Orchiopexy,Orchidopexy,Repair of Undescended Testicles,Scrotal Orchiopexy,UDT Surgery,Undescended Testicle Repair,Undescended Testis Repair
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