Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 209-213 , June 2007

A prospective randomized trial of the effect of a soluble adhesive on the ease of dressing removal following hypospadias repair

  • Caroline Sanders

      Affiliations

    • Department of Paediatric Urology, Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust (Alder Hey), Eaton Rd, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 0151 252 5434; fax: +44 0151 228 2024.
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  • Andrea Young

      Affiliations

    • Department of Paediatric Urology, Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust (Alder Hey), Eaton Rd, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK
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  • Helen F. McAndrew

      Affiliations

    • Department of Paediatric Urology, Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust (Alder Hey), Eaton Rd, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK
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  • Simon E. Kenny

      Affiliations

    • Department of Child Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

Received 23 May 2006 ,Accepted 18 August 2006.

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PII: S1477-5131(06)00157-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2006.08.006

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 209-213 , June 2007

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