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ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy help

Posted By: tired on 2008-08-19
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Subject: ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy help

The meatal stenosis was dilated with a 26 French Van Buren S/L sound followed by a 23 French S/L litha cystoscope.

TIA!


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