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The gubernaculum in testicular descent and cryptorchidism

Authors :
John M, Hutson
Yasunari, Sasaki
Jenny, Huynh
Eric, Yong
Alvin, Ting
Source :
The Turkish journal of pediatrics.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The gubernaculum plays an essential role in the complex mechanism of testicular descent and inguinal hernia closure. Understanding this complex developmental process is gradually allowing us insight into how to regulate normal descent and also treat maldescended testes.

Details

ISSN :
00414301
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Turkish journal of pediatrics
Accession number :
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