Non-descent of the testis: An overlooked laparoscopic finding

Journal of Pediatric Urology

Volumn 4, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 364-366

  El Gohary, M A ^a  

^a MAFRAQ HOSPITAL   (United Arab Emirates)

Author keywords

Laparoscopy; Undescended testis

Indexed keywords

ABDOMEN; ADOLESCENT; ARTICLE; CHILD; CRYPTORCHISM; ECTOPIC TESTIS; EPIDIDYMIS; HUMAN; LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY; LAPAROSCOPY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SALVAGE THERAPY; SURGICAL APPROACH; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; TREATMENT RESPONSE; VAS DEFERENS;

ADOLESCENT; CHILD; CHILD, PRESCHOOL; CRYPTORCHIDISM; HUMANS; INFANT; LAPAROSCOPY; MALE;

EID: 51249098077     PISSN: 14775131     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2008.02.003     Document Type: Article

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