International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86 , Pages S1-S5 , July 2004

New approaches in the pharmacological treatment of stress urinary incontinence

  • H Drutz

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PII: S0020-7292(04)00154-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.04.033

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86 , Pages S1-S5 , July 2004