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Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Risks
Possible complications from orchiopexy include:
- Infection.
- Bleeding or blood clots in the scrotum.
- Damage to the Reference vas deferens Opens New Window and the blood supply to the testicle. Without an adequate blood supply, the testicle may shrink (atrophy).
- The testicle(s) moving out of the scrotum again (reascend) after surgery and requiring further treatment. This is rare.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: April 1, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Peter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology |
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