The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 366-367 , June 2006

Varicoceles and Hydroceles: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management

  • Demetrius J. Porche, DNS, RN, APRN

      Affiliations

    • Demetrius J. Porche, DNS, RN, APRN, is a professor, director of the doctor of nursing science program, and associate dean of the School of Nursing at Louisiana State University in New Orleans.

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PII: S1555-4155(06)00362-X

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2006.04.008

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 366-367 , June 2006

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