The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 1 , Pages 8-9 , July 2008

The Use of Mesh for Pelvic Reconstruction—How Much, What Type and Where?

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PII: S0022-5347(08)01062-8

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.04.062

The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 1 , Pages 8-9 , July 2008

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