Pessary treatment of pelvic relaxation: Factors affecting successful fitting and continued use

Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing

Volumn 32, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 255-261

  Nguyen, John N ^a,b   Jones, Chris R ^a  

^a KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL   (United States)

^b KAISER PERMANENTE   (United States)

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EID: 23244467023     PISSN: 10715754     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00152192-200507000-00010     Document Type: Article

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