Undescended Testes—Cryptorchidism
Undescended Testes—Cryptorchidism Guy A. Bogaert I. DEFINITION The testis is “undescended” if it is not in the scrotum or cannot be brought there during physical examination. Cryptorchidism means hidden or…
Hypospadias
Hypospadias Laurence S. Baskin I. INTRODUCTION A. Hypospadias is a congenital defect of the penis, resulting in incomplete development of the anterior urethra, corpora spongiosum, and prepuce (foreskin). B. Clinically,…
Circumcision
Circumcision Laurence S. Baskin Karla M. Giramonti I. THE ORIGINS OF CIRCUMCISION A. Egyptian artifacts date circumcision to 6,000 years ago. B. Four thousand years ago the Old Testament references…
