May 22, 2013

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TMC Medical Minutes: Male Urological Development

For most baby boys their development is pretty normal, but for some-30% of those that are born premature-their male reproductive organs are slow to develop and descend the way they should. Urologist Dr. Steve Johnson joined us to discuss this condition.


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