HCG therapy for extracanalicularly located testis

Lee, Soo Han; Cho, Sung Ryoung

Abstract

Reported results of HCG treatment for cryptorchism are quite variable because many factors may influence the success of the therapy. It is possible that the anatomic stratification introduces an element of selection bias into the data. 12 cases of extracanalicularly located testis were treated with HCG from December 1988 year to June 1990 year. Five of the 12 cases were cosmetically satisfactory. 3 became retractile testis which is disturbing in all that could be treated successfully but could not be satisfactory from the cosmetic point of view. Apparent hernial sac developed in 4 cases who were clinically inapparent before initiation of the hormonal therapy.