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Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology Volume 26, 1992 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Cost Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Medium-Sized Kidney Stones

A Randomised Clinical Trial

Per CarlssonFrom the Center for Medical Technology Assessment, Linköping University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Anne-Charlotte KinnDepartment of Urology, St Görans Hospital, Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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Hans-Göran TiseliusDepartment of Urology, University Hospital, Linköping, Stockholm, Sweden
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Hans OhlsénDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Mikael RahmqvistFrom the Center for Medical Technology Assessment, Linköping University, Stockholm, Sweden
Pages 257-263 | Received 18 Sep 1991, Accepted 18 Sep 1991, Published online: 15 Feb 2010

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