Initial Evaluation and Management of Acute Scrotal Pain

Journal of Athletic Training

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 76-79

  Koester, Michael C ^a,b  

^a Good Shepherd Community Hospital   (United States)

^b NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Epididymitis; Groin injury; Testicular appendage; Testicular torsion; Testicular trauma

Indexed keywords

EID: 0346741422     PISSN: 10626050     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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