Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 112-117 , February 2008

A Review of Laparoscopic Cryptorchidectomy

  • JoLynn Joyce, DVM, MS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Jolynn Joyce, DVM, MS, Department of Clinical Sciences, James L Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523.

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00020-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.01.009

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 112-117 , February 2008

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