Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 190-193 , June 2006

Operative management of testicular torsion: Current practice within the UK and Ireland

Received 21 June 2005 ,Accepted 12 July 2005.

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PII: S1477-5131(05)00127-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2005.07.006

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 190-193 , June 2006

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