Hydrocelectomy via scrotal incision is a valuable alternative to the traditional inguinal approach for hydrocele treatment in boys |
Oh, Jeong Hoon
(Department of Urology, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Chung, Ho Seok (Department of Urology, Chonnam National University Medical School) Yu, Ho Song (Department of Urology, Chonnam National University Medical School) Kang, Taek Won (Department of Urology, Chonnam National University Medical School) Kwon, Dongdeuk (Department of Urology, Chonnam National University Medical School) Kim, Sun-Ouck (Department of Urology, Chonnam National University Medical School) |
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