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hi,
for undescended testes in infant ,mtb says wait till 1yr while uw says operate after 6 month
so i am confused...

((First is :When to Initiate Treatment)) --->

Cryptorchidism should be treated when the patient is aged approximately 6 months.
This age recommendation has been pushed up over recent decades and is based on
(1) the rarity of spontaneous descent after age 6 months and
(2) the possible improvements in fertility that early intervention may confer

Primary hormonal therapy with hCG (In US, GnRH or LHRH is not used)

((Second is: When to do Surgical treatement)) --->

Definitive surgical therapy should be performed between ages 6 and 12 months.

thanks harry 206 for ur quick response,,,my exam is next week and ur ques..are very helpful

Good Luck for your exam nmkj.

My Sincere advice is:

(a) SLEEP WELL 2 DAYS BEFORE THE EXAM (*)
(b) Most of my posted qs are from MKSAP --> but real exam is not this hard --> so chill
© Now just revise your Notes/HY points/MTB ----> NO NEW STUFF NOW

Good Luck again

what is MKSAP, please?