British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 11-14 , January 2010

PSA testing of men in the haematuria clinic, a useful additional test or unnecessary investigation

Received 17 August 2009 ,Accepted 25 September 2009.

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PII: S1875-9742(09)00161-X

doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2009.09.029

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 11-14 , January 2010

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