The Journal of Urology
Volume 183, Issue 2 , Pages 752-758 , February 2010

In Vitro, Ex Vivo and In Vivo Isotherms for Renal Cryotherapy

Received 24 April 2009

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 Study received University of California-Irvine institutional animal care and use committee approval.

 Supported by Galil Medical.

PII: S0022-5347(09)02611-1

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.09.072

The Journal of Urology
Volume 183, Issue 2 , Pages 752-758 , February 2010

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