British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 105-110 , May 2009

Use and misuse of testicular ultrasound in routine clinical practice in a UK teaching hospital

Received 3 July 2008 ,Revised 1 December 2008 ,Accepted 7 December 2008.

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PII: S1875-9742(08)00147-X

doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2008.12.004

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 105-110 , May 2009

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