Clinical Radiology
Volume 65, Issue 10 , Pages 795-800 , October 2010

Ketamine-associated lower urinary tract destruction: a new radiological challenge

  • K. Mason

      Affiliations

    • Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationGuarantor and correspondent: K. Mason, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol BS6 6YS, UK. Tel.: +44 7786266172.
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  • A.M. Cottrell

      Affiliations

    • North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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  • A.G. Corrigan

      Affiliations

    • Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK
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  • D.A. Gillatt

      Affiliations

    • North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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  • A.E. Mitchelmore

      Affiliations

    • North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK

Received 4 April 2010 ,Revised 8 May 2010 ,Accepted 11 May 2010.

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PII: S0009-9260(10)00223-0

doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2010.05.003

Clinical Radiology
Volume 65, Issue 10 , Pages 795-800 , October 2010

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