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9.3.4 Sonography

Hermann M. Behre and Eberhard Nieschlag

For diagnosis of testicular dysfunction, ultrasonography of the scrotal content has become a standard procedure in patients attending an andrology clinic (1, 2). In addition, transrectal ultrasonography of the prostate and seminal vesicles is a recommended procedure for the diagnosis of infertility and for pretreatment dia-gnosis and monitoring of testosterone therapy.






DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199235292.003.9044

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