Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 443-452 , December 2007

Prevalence of nocturnal enuresis, risk factors, associated familial factors and urinary pathology among school children in Iran

Received 23 March 2007 ,Accepted 11 June 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2007.06.001

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 443-452 , December 2007

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