Abstract:Background
Strong evidence for a causal role of environmental factors in a congenital anomaly is still difficult to produce. The collection of statistical data is crucial for gaining a better understanding of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of these anomalies. We aimed to evaluate spatial variations in hypospadias in our region, taking into account of clinical data, and evaluate association to socio-economic and ecological data.
Methods
All boys with hypospadias born in northern France and seen in Lill… Show more
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