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Mesh implants in incontinence and prolapse surgery: an ultrasound perspective

Hans Peter Dietz Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sydney Medical School Nepean, Penrith, NSW 2750, Australia. [email protected]
Pages 15-27 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014

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