Obliteration of processus vaginalis: aberrations in the regulatory mechanism result in an inguinal hernia, hydrocele or undescended testis
The testis is descended through the processus vaginalis via propulsive force generated by the muscles derived from the gubernaculum. After propelling the testis, the smooth muscle should undergo programmed cell death for obliteration of the processus vaginalis. Achievement of programmed cell...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health
2004-01-01
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| Series: | The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/2758 |