Orchiopexy

"Orchiopexy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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A surgical procedure in which an undescended testicle is sutured inside the SCROTUM in male infants or children to correct CRYPTORCHIDISM. Orchiopexy is also performed to treat TESTICULAR TORSION in adults and adolescents.

Descriptor ID	D056126
MeSH Number(s)	E04.950.774.860.619
Concept/Terms	Orchiopexy Orchiopexy Orchiopexies Orchidopexy Orchidopexies Laparoscopic Orchiopexy Laparoscopic Orchiopexy Laparoscopic Orchiopexies Orchiopexies, Laparoscopic Orchiopexy, Laparoscopic

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Orchiopexy".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Urogenital Surgical Procedures [E04.950]
Urologic Surgical Procedures [E04.950.774]
Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male [E04.950.774.860]
Orchiopexy [E04.950.774.860.619]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Orchiopexy".

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