European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 199-201 , February 2010

Efficacy of inside-out transobturator vaginal tape (TVTO) at 4 years follow up

  • A. Liapis

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: N. Paritsi 9A, N. Psychiko, Athens P.C: 15451, Greece. Tel.: +30 210 6727199; fax: +30 210 6712188.
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  • P. Bakas
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  • G. Creatsas

Received 14 August 2009 ,Accepted 12 November 2009.

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PII: S0301-2115(09)00679-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.11.004

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 199-201 , February 2010

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