Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 2, Issue 5 , Pages 430-435 , October 2006

Indications for nephrectomy in children: What has changed?

Received 27 July 2005 ,Accepted 23 September 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2005.09.009

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 2, Issue 5 , Pages 430-435 , October 2006

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