Minimally invasive management of ureteral strictures: a 5-year retrospective study
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Update on minimally invasive management of ureteral strictures.
PURPOSE To review the role of minimally invasive management in ureteral stricture disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search was performed on the MEDLINE database through 2002 concerning endoscopic treatment of patients with ureteral strictures. RESULTS Many endourologic methods are available for ureteral strictures. Ureteral dilation may be accomplished in most cases, with various ...
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عنوان ژورنال: World Journal of Urology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0724-4983,1433-8726
DOI: 10.1007/s00345-018-2539-5