British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 136-138 , November 2008

Ketamine-associated urinary tract pathology: The tip of the iceberg for urologists?

Received 14 August 2008 ,Revised 19 August 2008 ,Accepted 24 August 2008.

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PII: S1875-9742(08)00073-6

doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2008.08.005

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 136-138 , November 2008