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Research Article

Holmium:YAG Laser for Urinary Stones

Kimmo Taari From the Departments of Urology, Helsinki City Hospital and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Kari Lehtoranta From the Departments of Urology, Helsinki City Hospital and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
&
Sakari Rannikko From the Departments of Urology, Helsinki City Hospital and Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
Pages 295-298 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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