Rajfer J, Walsh P C
Urol Clin North Am. 1978 Feb;5(1):223-35.
The subject of testicular descent has been reviewed. An attempt has been made to present a basic understanding of the embryology and mechanisms of this event. The abnormalities of testicular descent have also been discussed, including the pathogenesis and complications of this disorder, which is the most common developmental abnormality in childhood. The aims and results of both the hormonal and surgical treatments of cryptorchidism have been summarized. From data gleaned from the literature, a plea is made for the earlier treatment of the undescended testis in patients under five years of age.
睾丸下降的主题已被综述。本文试图对这一过程的胚胎学及机制进行基本解读。文中还讨论了睾丸下降异常，包括该疾病（这是儿童期最常见的发育异常）的发病机制及并发症。隐睾症的激素治疗和手术治疗的目的及结果也已被总结。从文献收集的数据来看，呼吁对五岁以下隐睾症患儿尽早进行治疗。
