Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 181-185 , June 2009

Conservative treatment of phimosis with fluticasone proprionate 0.05%: A clinical study in 1185 boys

Received 15 September 2008 ,Accepted 13 November 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2008.11.006

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 181-185 , June 2009

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