British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 17-21 , January 2009

Is contralateral testicular biopsy warranted at the time of orchidectomy?

Received 2 September 2008 ,Accepted 12 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2008.10.003

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 17-21 , January 2009

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