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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2011; 17(21): 2641-2645
Published online Jun 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i21.2641
Chronic constipation: Facilitator factor for development of varicocele
Guldem Kilciler, Ahmet Ali Sancaktutar, Ali Avcı, Mete Kilciler, Engin Kaya, Murat Dayanc
Guldem Kilciler, Department of Gastroenterology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
Ahmet Ali Sancaktutar, Ali Avcı, Mete Kilciler, Engin Kaya, Murat Dayanc, Department of Urology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, 06100, Turkey
Author contributions: Kilciler G and Sancaktutar AA performed the majority of the study; Sancaktutar AA, Avcı A and Kilciler M provided vital reagents and analytical tools and were also involved in editing the manuscript; Kaya E has statistics for our study; Dayanc M and Kilciler M coordinated and provided the collection of all the human material in addition to providing financial support for this work; Sancaktutar AA designed the study and wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Dr. Ahmet Ali Sancaktutar, Department of Urology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, 06100, Turkey. aasancaktutar@gmail.com
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Received: July 29, 2010
Revised: September 25, 2010
Accepted: October 2, 2010
Published online: June 7, 2011
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