Urology
Volume 73, Issue 2 , Pages 232-236 , February 2009

Anatomic Configuration of Prostate Obtained by Noninvasive Ultrasonography Can Predict Clinical Voiding Parameters for Determining BOO in Men With LUTS

  • Chin Kyung Doo
    • ,
  • Hong Sun Uh

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Hong Sun Uh, M.D., Ph.D., Uh's Urologic Clinic Office, 731-3 Sanggye-6 dong Nowon-Gu, Seoul 139-942 Korea

Received 21 June 2008 ,Accepted 25 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.09.055

Urology
Volume 73, Issue 2 , Pages 232-236 , February 2009

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