Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 3-8 , April 2005

Does Hypertension Develop After Reflux Nephropathy in Childhood? A Critical Review of the Recent English Literature

  • Sik-Nin Wong

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Dr. Sik-Nin Wong, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tsing Chung Koon Road, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong SAR, China. Fax: (+852) 2456-9111

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PII: S1561-5413(09)60173-3

doi: 10.1016/S1561-5413(09)60173-3

Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 3-8 , April 2005

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