The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 3 , Pages 949-950 , March 2009

Predicting Stone-Free Rates

  • Robert B. Nadler

      Affiliations

    • Financial interest and/or other relationship with Boston Scientific, Intuitive Surgical and AngioDynamics.

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PII: S0022-5347(08)03344-2

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.12.022

The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 3 , Pages 949-950 , March 2009

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