The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 2 , Pages 445-446 , February 2009

Screening For Reflux—What Price Reassurance?

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doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.11.053

The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 2 , Pages 445-446 , February 2009

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