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Evaluation of ureteral lesions in ureterorenoscopy: impact of access sheath use

Søren Kissow LildalUrological Research Center, Department of Urology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark; ;Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark; View further author information
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Kim Hovgaard AndreassenUrological Research Center, Department of Urology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark; ;Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark; View further author information
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Helene JungUrological Research Center, Department of Urology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark; ;Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark; View further author information
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Malene Roland PedersenInstitute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark; ;Department of Radiology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, DenmarkView further author information
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Palle Jörn Sloth OstherUrological Research Center, Department of Urology, Lillebaelt Hospital, Vejle, Denmark; ;Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark; Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 157-161 | Received 30 Mar 2017, Accepted 15 Jan 2018, Published online: 01 Feb 2018

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