Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 200-205 , June 2007

An alternative grading system to refine the criteria for severity of hydronephrosis and optimal treatment guidelines in neonates with primary UPJ-type hydronephrosis

Received 16 June 2006 ,Accepted 4 August 2006.

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PII: S1477-5131(06)00159-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2006.08.002

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 200-205 , June 2007

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