The Remnant Orchiectomy

No AccessJournal of UrologyPediatric Urology1 Feb 1996The Remnant Orchiectomy Thomas A. Rozanski, Kirk J. Wojno, and David A. Bloom Thomas A. RozanskiThomas A. Rozanski , Kirk J. WojnoKirk J. Wojno , and David A. BloomDavid A. Bloom View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(01)66507-8AboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract Purpose: We examined and characterized the histological features of remnant testicular tissue distal to the internal inguinal ring in boys who underwent exploration for a nonpalpable testis. Materials and Methods: The medical records and histology of 48 boys (50 remnants) who underwent exploration for a nonpalpable testis during a 10-year period were reviewed in detail. Results: Remnant tissue was characterized by evidence of ischemia and necrosis (scar, calcification, hemosiderin and hyalinization) suggestive of a vascular accident. 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