Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 6, Issue 6 , Pages 609-613 , December 2010

Adolescent girls with disorders of sex development: A needs analysis of transitional care

Received 18 June 2010 ,Accepted 22 July 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2010.07.006

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 6, Issue 6 , Pages 609-613 , December 2010

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