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Original Article

A Comparison Between two Hypotonic Irrigating Solutions used in Transurethral Resections of the Prostate: Sorbitol (2%)-Mannitol (1%) and 1.5% Glycine Solutions

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Pages 241-247 | Received 28 Jun 1991, Accepted 07 Jul 1991, Published online: 15 Feb 2010

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