Reproductive system

Question 1

What is Cryptorchidism?

Answer 1

A condition in which one or both testes fail to descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotal sac

Question 2

Treatment of Cryptorchism

Answer 2

Orchiopexy, or surgical repositioning of the testis.

The goal is to place and fix viable undescended testes to a normal scrotal position.

Surgical treatment is indicated as soon as possible after 6 months and should be definitely completed by aged 2 because 1 - 2 years old is associated with improved fertility and testicular growth.

Question 3

Nursing interventions of cryptorchidism

Answer 3

• Postoperative care to prevent infection
• Educate parents on avoiding vigorous sports activities and usage of straddle toys

Question 4

Phimosis

Answer 4

Narrowing or stenosis of the preputial opening of the foreskin which prevents retraction of foreskin over glans penis

Question 5

Treatment of phimosis

Answer 5

Steroid cream twice a day for 1 month
Surgical treatment with circumcision in severe cases

Question 6

Paraphimosis

Answer 6

Retracted foreskin cannot be pulled over the glans resulting in edema and venous congestion

Question 7

Testicular torsion

Answer 7

Tunica vaginalis, which normally encases the
testicle, fails to do so and the testis hangs free from its vascular structures resulting in partial/complete venous occlusion.