Management and Treatment of Varicocele in Children and Adolescents: An Endocrinologic Perspective
Pediatric varicocele has an overall prevalence of 15%, being more frequent as puberty begins. It can damage testicular function, interfering with Sertoli cell proliferation and hormone secretion, testicular growth and spermatogenesis. Proper management has a pivotal role for future fertility preserv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/9/1410 |