The female urethra: urethral function throughout a woman's lifetime: reply to comments by N. Siddle and E Versi.

Int Urogynecol J

Gynecologist n.p., Foundation of Pelvic Floor Patients (Bekkenbodem 4all), 5342HP, Oss, The Netherlands.

Published: August 2023

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