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GYNAECOLOGY

Effects of testicular histopathology on sperm retrieval rates and ICSI results in non-obstructive azoospermia

T. AydinAssisted Reproduction Unit, Acibadem Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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M. SofikerimDepartment of Urology, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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B. YucelAssisted Reproduction Unit, Acibadem Hospital, Kayseri, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. KaradagDepartment of Urology, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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F. TokatDepartment of Pathology, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
Pages 829-831 | Published online: 18 Feb 2015

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