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With orchiopexy do you suture through the tunica albuginea of the testicle?
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NO , usually: In most commonly used technique , spermatic cord is lengthened a pouch is created between skin and dortois muscle placed with out twisting inside the pouch usually no stitch is needed , if suture is needed not into testicular tissue.
Answered 6/5/2015
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