Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 36-39 , February 2007

Does percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children cause significant renal scarring?

Received 21 September 2005 ,Accepted 7 February 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2006.02.001

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 36-39 , February 2007

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