Who is affected by undescended testicles

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: June 6, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Peter Anderson, MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology
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