Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 469-476 , December 2007

Treatment and outcome of prenatally detected newborn hydronephrosis

Received 18 January 2007 ,Accepted 10 May 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2007.05.002

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 469-476 , December 2007

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