Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 265-269 , August 2008

The role of the Lich–Gregoir procedure in refluxing duplicated collecting systems: Experience from long-term follow up of 45 children

Received 20 November 2007 ,Accepted 18 December 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2007.12.010

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 265-269 , August 2008

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