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Etiological studies of severe or familial hypospadias.
The Journal of urology - 1 Apr 2001
Boehmer A L, Nijman R J, Lammers B A, de Coninck S J, Van Hemel J O, Themmen A P, Mureau M A, de Jong F H, Brinkmann A O, Niermeijer M F, Drop S L
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Hypospadias is a congenital anomaly occurring in 1250 to 1830 live male births, of which 20% involve a severe type. The recurrence risk in families is high. In the majority of cases the underlying etiology remains unknown, which hampers further management based on the specific requirements associated with a specific etiology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a single center study 63 unselected cases of severe...
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