The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 6 , Pages 2418-2419 , June 2009

Adolescent Versus Adult Varicoceles—How Do Evaluation and Management Differ?

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doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.03.031

The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 6 , Pages 2418-2419 , June 2009

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