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The changes in the spermatogram subsequent to surgery for varicocele because of infertility were examined, consideration being given to the various sperm parameters. Improvement of one parameter or more was demonstrable in 30 out of 40 surgical cases. The parameters indicative of motility showed the most marked improvement. The andrologic significance of early diagnosis is emphasized.
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Papp, G., Molnár, J. Andrologic aspects of varicocele. International Urology and Nephrology 15, 389–393 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02082560
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