British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 142-144 , November 2008

Sterile abscess formation following periurethral injections for stress urinary incontinence—An underestimated complication

  • N. Coull

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Flat 10 St Louis Court, 86 London Road, Kingston-upon-Thames KT2 6PX, UK. Tel.: +44 20 8547 1108.
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  • K. Dover
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  • R.M.H. Walker

Received 21 July 2008 ,Revised 18 August 2008 ,Accepted 24 August 2008.

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PII: S1875-9742(08)00072-4

doi: 10.1016/j.bjmsu.2008.08.006

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 142-144 , November 2008

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