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Liu, B., Lin, Y., Shen, Z. et al. Transurethral removal of a “neglected” Foley catheter with severe encrustation: a case report. Urolithiasis 41, 539–540 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-013-0595-2
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