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Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology Volume 30, 1996 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Prospective Randomized Open Study Between Ciprofloxacin and a Combination of Sulfadiazine and Trimethoprim in Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Connection with Transurethral Prostatectomy

Olavi Lukkarinen Urological Unit, Department of Surgery, Oulu University Central Hospital
,
Pekka Hellström Urological Unit, Department of Surgery, Oulu University Central Hospital
,
Mikael Leppilahti Urological Unit, Department of Surgery, Oulu University Central Hospital
,
Matti Kontturi Urological Unit, Department of Surgery, Oulu University Central Hospital
&
Teuvo Tammela Urological Unit, Department of Surgery, Oulu University Central Hospital
Pages 33-36 | Received 15 Oct 1994, Accepted 29 Dec 1994, Published online: 15 Feb 2010

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