Sequential segmental neuromuscular stimulation reduces fatigue and improves perfusion in dynamic graciloplasty

Annals of Plastic Surgery

Volumn 45, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 292-297

  Zonnevijlle, E D H ^a   Somia, N N ^a   Abadia, G P ^a   Stremel, R W ^a   Maldonado, C J ^a   Werker, P M N ^a   Kon, M ^a   Barker, J H ^a  

^a University of Louisville School of Medicine   (United States)

Author keywords

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Indexed keywords

ANIMAL MODEL; ARTICLE; BLADDER CONTRACTION; BLADDER RECONSTRUCTION; BLADDER SPHINCTER; CONTROLLED STUDY; DOG; ELECTROSTIMULATION; GRACILIS MUSCLE; MUSCLE EXCITATION; MUSCLE FATIGUE; MUSCLE PERFUSION; NONHUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; URINE INCONTINENCE;

EID: 0033821659     PISSN: 01487043     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00000637-200045030-00012     Document Type: Article

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