Laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment of nonpalpable testis
INTRODUCTION: Treatment of the cryptorchid testicle is justified due to the increased risk of infertility and malignancy as well as the risk of testicular trauma and psychological stigma on patients and their parents. Approximately 20% of cryptorchid testicles are nonpalpable. In these cases, the vi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2008-06-01
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Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382008000300010 |