How reliable is a vasectomy? Long-term follow-up of vasectomised men.
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چکیده
Around 42 million couples worldwide rely on vasectomy as a method of family planning. It is well recognised that a vasectomy can fall at any stage, and therefore warning couples of risk of failure forms an important part of the consent procedure.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Lancet
دوره 356 9223 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000