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Archives of Andrology
Journal of Reproductive Systems
Volume 40, 1998 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Effect of a Combined GnRH/HCG Therapy in Boys with Undescended Testicles: Evaluated in Relation to Testicular Localization within the First Week After Birth

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Pages 181-186 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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