International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86 , Pages S38-S52 , July 2004

Targeting serotonin and norepinephrine receptors in stress urinary incontinence

  • K.B Thor

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.04.028

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Volume 86 , Pages S38-S52 , July 2004

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