The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 4 , Pages 1534-1535 , April 2009

Prostate Specific Antigen Screening and Active Surveillance in the Elderly

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PII: S0022-5347(09)00166-9

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.01.065

The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 4 , Pages 1534-1535 , April 2009