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Obstruction and Percutaneous Ureteral Urodynamics: The Whitaker Test

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Percutaneous and Interventional Urology and Radiology

Part of the book series: Clinical Practice in Urology ((PRACTICE UROLOG))

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Considerable knowledge has been acquired in recent years, experimentally and in man, toward the further understanding of the urodynamics of the upper urinary tract in the normal and altered or diseased state [1–63]. This information is crucial in determining the optimal type of management (surgical or medical) to preserve and/or improve function of the hydronephrotic kidney.

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Pfister, R.C. (1986). Obstruction and Percutaneous Ureteral Urodynamics: The Whitaker Test. In: Lang, E.K. (eds) Percutaneous and Interventional Urology and Radiology. Clinical Practice in Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1386-7_2

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