Reply to: D. Moon and T. Napier-Hemy. Pelvic ureteric junction obstruction: natural history,nephrological considerations and current evidence base for surgical management in poorer functioning kidneys. J Clin Urol 2020;13: 116–121
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Reply to: D. Moon and T. Napier-Hemy. Pelvic ureteric junction obstruction: natural history,nephrological considerations and current evidence base for surgical management in poorer functioning kidneys. J Clin Urol 2020;13: 116–121
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