Title: Testicular function after torsion of the spermatic cord
Abstract: BJU InternationalVolume 92, Issue 3 p. 200-203 Testicular function after torsion of the spermatic cord A.J. Visser, A.J. Visser Department of Urology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this authorC.F. Heyns, Corresponding Author C.F. Heyns Department of Urology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South AfricaC. F. Heyns, Department of Urology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, PO Box 19063, Tygerberg 7505, Cape Town 8000, South Africa. e-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author A.J. Visser, A.J. Visser Department of Urology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South AfricaSearch for more papers by this authorC.F. Heyns, Corresponding Author C.F. Heyns Department of Urology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South AfricaC. F. Heyns, Department of Urology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, PO Box 19063, Tygerberg 7505, Cape Town 8000, South Africa. e-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 23 July 2003 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1464-410X.2003.04307.xCitations: 188Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL REFERENCES 1 Smith G. Cellular changes from graded testicular ischemia. J Urol 1955; 73: 355 – 62 2 Thomas WEG, Crane GA, Cooper MJ, Lee G, Williamson RCN. Testicular exocrine malfunction after torsion. 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