An uncommon complication: cryptorchidism in an adult

This unusual pathology has not been described in the medical literature of the last ten years. A 39-year-old patient, affected by unilateral cryptorchidism, on the right side, and congenital inguinal hernia, reached the operating theatre suffering from occlusive intestinal syndrome, due to a clogged...

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Published inMinerva chirurgica Vol. 52; no. 5; p. 663
Main Authors Ciabattoni, N, Badoino, C, Durante, V, Rota, F, Perata, O, Calvi, G, Ricci, C, Ciabattoni, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published Italy 01.05.1997
Subjects
Adult
Cryptorchidism - complications
Cryptorchidism - diagnosis
Cryptorchidism - surgery
Diagnosis, Differential
Hernia, Inguinal - complications
Hernia, Inguinal - congenital
Hernia, Inguinal - diagnosis
Hernia, Inguinal - surgery
Humans
Male
Orchiectomy
Prostheses and Implants
Testis
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Summary:This unusual pathology has not been described in the medical literature of the last ten years. A 39-year-old patient, affected by unilateral cryptorchidism, on the right side, and congenital inguinal hernia, reached the operating theatre suffering from occlusive intestinal syndrome, due to a clogged hernial sac. This clog was caused by a retracting testicle which in turn stopped the ileal ansa from slipping back in to the peritoneum. Through this case we can underline the excursus of such pathology, which isn't very frequent in the adult but can, nevertheless create a fairly serious pathology, often leading to neoplan.
ISSN:0026-4733