Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 6-21 , March 2010

Current Concepts in Evaluation and Testing of Posterior Pelvic Floor Disorders

  • Thomas C. Dudding, MD, MRCS
    • ,
  • Carolynne J. Vaizey, MD, FRCS, FCS(SA)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Carolynne J. Vaizey, MD, FRCS, FCS(SA), St. Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, London, HA1 3NW, UK

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