British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 2, Issue 5 , Pages 204-207 , September 2009

Emphysematous pyelonephritis successfully treated with laparoscopic nephrectomy

Received 1 April 2009 ,Accepted 7 May 2009.

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PII: S1875-9742(09)00072-X

doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2009.05.004

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 2, Issue 5 , Pages 204-207 , September 2009

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