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Published in: Current Urology Reports 4/2012

01-08-2012 | Pediatric Urology (R Grady, Section Editor)

Varicocele in Adolescence: Where Are We Now?

Authors: Laura S. Merriman, Andrew J. Kirsch

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 4/2012

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Abstract

The exact pathophysiology of varicocele and the subsequent alteration of spermatogenesis has been the subject of much debate. Despite an enormous amount of literature on the subject, the appropriate management of varicocele in the adolescent patient population has not yet been clearly elucidated. While not every male with varicocele will be subfertile, the possibility potentially lends credence to early diagnosis for those in whom treatment will have an impact.
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Metadata
Title
Varicocele in Adolescence: Where Are We Now?
Authors
Laura S. Merriman
Andrew J. Kirsch
Publication date
01-08-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Urology Reports / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-012-0256-y

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