A literature search was made through PubMed from 1990 to the present for articles
on strictures in children. There were 32 articles that provided the data for this
review. The studies were rated according to the level of evidence and the grade of
recommendation using the International Consultations in Urologic Disease standards.
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Publication history
Published online: November 13, 2013
Accepted:
September 13,
2013
Received:
June 5,
2013
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Financial Disclosure: The authors declare that they have no relevant financial interests.
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