The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 4, Supplement , Pages 1594-1600 , October 2008

Learning From the Learning Curve: Factors Associated With Successful Endoscopic Correction of Vesicoureteral Reflux Using Dextranomer/Hyaluronic Acid Copolymer

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 Study received human research ethics board approval.

PII: S0022-5347(08)00679-4

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.03.084

The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 4, Supplement , Pages 1594-1600 , October 2008

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