American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 182, Issue 1 , Pages 30-34 , January 2000

A prospective randomized study comparing modified Burch retropubic urethropexy and suburethral sling for treatment of genuine stress incontinence with low-pressure urethra

Received 7 September 1998 ,Revised 25 June 1999 ,Accepted 31 August 1999.

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American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 182, Issue 1 , Pages 30-34 , January 2000

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