Cryptorchidism, affecting 1–4% of full-term male infants, poses long-term risks of infertility, hormonal dysfunction, and testicular malignancy if untreated. Orchiopexy, the gold-standard surgical intervention, aims to reposition the testes into the scrotum to preserve fertility...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i51035
Introduction: Current ARM classification systems focus primarily on anatomical variations and surgical techniques but do not comprehensively address long-term functional outcomes and QoL impact. To address these limitations, we introduce two novel scoring systems in this study:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i3428
Background: Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a congenital condition causing functional bowel obstruction. Despite surgical advancements, long-term impacts on patients' quality of life, family dynamics, and satisfaction remain underexplored. This study evaluates the clinical outcome...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12414
Background: Undescended testis (UDT), or cryptorchidism, is a prevalent pediatric condition with significant implications for fertility and malignancy risk if untreated. Affecting 1–5% of male infants, UDT is influenced by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Methods: T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12409