Exploration of Inguinal Canal is Mandatory in Cases of Non Palpable Testis if Laparoscopy Shows Elements Entering a Closed Inguinal Ring

C. Esposito; S. Iacobelli; A. Farina; F. Perricone; A. Savanelli; A. Settimi

doi:10.1055/s-0029-1234135

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Eur J Pediatr Surg 2010; 20(2): 138-139
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1234135

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Exploration of Inguinal Canal is Mandatory in Cases of Non Palpable Testis if Laparoscopy Shows Elements Entering a Closed Inguinal Ring

C. Esposito¹ , S. Iacobelli¹ , A. Farina² , F. Perricone¹ , A. Savanelli¹ , A. Settimi¹

¹Federico II University, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Naples, Italy
²AUO Federico II, pediatric surgery, naples, Italy

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