International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 60-63 , January 2005

Factors associated with the frequency of self-intermittent catheterization after prostate brachytherapy

  • David J. Schwartz, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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  • Steven E. Schild, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Steven Schild, M.D., Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA. Tel: (480) 301-8000; Fax: (480) 301-7687
    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    • ,
  • William W. Wong, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
    • ,
  • Sujay A. Vora, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Received 13 January 2004 ,Revised 22 April 2004 ,Accepted 27 April 2004.

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PII: S0360-3016(04)00759-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.04.054

International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 60-63 , January 2005

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