The Journal of Urology
Volume 183, Issue 5 , Pages 1686-1692 , May 2010

The 50-Year History of the Ice Water Test in Urology

  • Samih Al-Hayek

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Bristol Urological Institute, Bristol, United Kingdom
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  • Paul Abrams

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    • Financial interest and/or other relationship with Pfizer, OND, Verathon and Astellas.

Received 5 August 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.12.100

The Journal of Urology
Volume 183, Issue 5 , Pages 1686-1692 , May 2010

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