Comparison of Sensitivity and Specificity of Urine Culture from Bladder, Renal Pelvis, and Urinary Stones in Predicting Infection after Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Keywords:
Sensitivity, Specificity, urine culture, renal pelvis, bladder, urinary stonesAbstract
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