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Urology

A prospective observational study of the effects of treatment with extended-release tolterodine on health-related quality of life of patients suffering overactive bladder syndrome in Sweden

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Pages 138-146 | Received 05 Feb 2009, Accepted 05 Dec 2009, Published online: 02 Apr 2010

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