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Urology: Original clinical scientific reports

A Study of Female Urinary Incontinence in General Practice

Demography, Medical History, and Clinical Findings

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Pages 465-471 | Received 04 Sep 1995, Accepted 18 Oct 1995, Published online: 15 Feb 2010

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