Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 40-44 , February 2007

Post-pyelonephritic renal scars are not associated with high voiding pressures

Received 31 October 2005 ,Accepted 30 January 2006.

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PII: S1477-5131(06)00031-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2006.01.015

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 40-44 , February 2007

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