Understanding intrarenal backflow: Intrarenal pressure during ureteroscopy and beyond
Palle J.S. Ostherab*(),Susanne S. Ostherab,Maria P. Hesselholta,Sofia Byllova,Søren K. Lildalab,Louise F. Øbroab,Helene Jungab
aUrological Research Center, Department of Urology, Vejle Hospital (a part of Lillebaelt Hospital), University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark bDepartment of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Palle J.S. Osther, Susanne S. Osther, Maria P. Hesselholt, Sofia Byllov, Søren K. Lildal, Louise F. Øbro, Helene Jung. Understanding intrarenal backflow: Intrarenal pressure during ureteroscopy and beyond. Asian Journal of Urology, 2024, 11(2): 139-142.
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