The Journal of Urology
Volume 179, Issue 1 , Pages 256-259 , January 2008

Comparison of Outcomes of Vasovasostomy Performed in the Convoluted and Straight Vas Deferens

  • Sutchin R. Patel
    • ,
  • Mark Sigman

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Division of Urology, Brown Medical School, 2 Dudley St., Suite 185, Providence, Rhode Island 02905 (telephone: 401-421-0710; FAX: 401-421-0796).
    • Financial interest and/or other relationship with Bristol Myers Squibb.

Received 18 May 2007

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 For another article on a related topic see pages 376 and 381.

 Study received institutional review board approval.

PII: S0022-5347(07)02349-X

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.08.169

The Journal of Urology
Volume 179, Issue 1 , Pages 256-259 , January 2008

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