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Varicocele

1981; Wiley; Volume: 2; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Romeno

10.1002/j.1939-4640.1981.tb00597.x

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2047-2927

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David C. Saypol,

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Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases

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Journal of AndrologyVolume 2, Issue 2 p. 61-71 Free Access Varicocele DAVID C. SAYPOL M.D., Corresponding Author DAVID C. SAYPOL M.D. Department of Urology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VirginiaDepartment of Urology, Box 248, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908.Search for more papers by this author DAVID C. SAYPOL M.D., Corresponding Author DAVID C. SAYPOL M.D. Department of Urology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VirginiaDepartment of Urology, Box 248, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908.Search for more papers by this author First published: March‐April 1981 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1939-4640.1981.tb00597.xCitations: 153AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Abbatiello ER, Kaminsky M., Weisbroth S. The effect of prostaglandins F1α and F2α on sperniatogenesis. 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