British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 21-24 , July 2008

Predictors of cancer on repeat prostate biopsy: A contemporary UK series

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PII: S1875-9742(08)00006-2

doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2008.05.005

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 21-24 , July 2008