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01-01-2008 | Controversies in Urogynecology

The Integral Theory of continence

Authors: Peter E. P. Petros, Patrick J. Woodman

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 1/2008

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Petros PE (2006) Diagnosis of connective tissue damage. In: Petros PE (ed) The female pelvic floor—function, dysfunction and management according to the integral theory, 2nd edn. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York, pp 51–82

Petros PE (2006) Reconstructive pelvic floor surgery according to the integral theory. In: Petros PE (ed) The female pelvic floor—function, dysfunction and management according to the integral theory, 2nd edn. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York, pp 83–167

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Title: The Integral Theory of continence
Authors: Peter E. P. Petros
Patrick J. Woodman
Publication date: 01-01-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 1/2008
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-007-0475-9

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