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. 2022 May;33(5):1359-1361.
doi: 10.1007/s00192-022-05174-w. Epub 2022 Mar 29.

Ultrasound studies demonstrate weak pubourethral ligaments cause urinary tract opening on effort, restored by ligament support

Peter Emanuel Petros  1
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Ultrasound studies demonstrate weak pubourethral ligaments cause urinary tract opening on effort, restored by ligament support

Peter Emanuel Petros. Int Urogynecol J. 2022 May.
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