European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 144, Issue 2 , Pages 105-109 , June 2009

Differentiating interstitial cystitis from similar conditions commonly seen in gynecologic practice

  • Jeffrey R. Dell

      Affiliations

    • Generations OB/GYN, 9430 Park West, Boulevard #320 Parkwest Tower, Knoxville, TN 37923, United States
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 865 769 4404; fax: +1 865 769 4413.
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  • Mark L. Mokrzycki

      Affiliations

    • Saint Peter's University Hospital, The Health Center for Women, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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  • Christopher J. Jayne

      Affiliations

    • The Center for Women's Sexual Health, Houston, TX, United States

Received 18 July 2008 ,Revised 9 January 2009 ,Accepted 21 February 2009.

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☆ This publication is supported by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs.

PII: S0301-2115(09)00201-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.02.050

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 144, Issue 2 , Pages 105-109 , June 2009

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