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Original Articles

Long-term follow-up of patients with tumours of the renal pelvis and ureter: How often is a bladder tumour diagnosed after five tumour-free years?

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Pages 65-72 | Received 12 Jan 2013, Accepted 04 Jun 2013, Published online: 24 Jul 2013

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