British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 5-10 , January 2010

Predictors of successful trial without catheter in acute urinary retention

Received 15 March 2009 ,Revised 15 July 2009 ,Accepted 25 September 2009.

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PII: S1875-9742(09)00160-8

doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2009.09.028

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 5-10 , January 2010

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