Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 11-14 , February 2010

Prognostic value of serum creatinine levels in children with posterior urethral valves treated by primary valve ablation

Received 28 March 2009 ,Accepted 29 May 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.05.016

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 11-14 , February 2010

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