Artificial sphincter for urinary incontinence in men

References

Citations

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Author: Douglas Dana
Ralph Poore		Last Updated: November 29, 2006
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine
Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology

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