Interstitial Cystitis and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Review
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Interstitial cystitis: a chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
Interstitial cystitis, an enigmatic chronic pelvic pain syndrome that occurs primarily in women, is much more common than originally believed. Its etiology is unknown, its evaluation and diagnosis remain controversial, and its treatment is largely empiric. Recent basic and clinical research is unlocking some of the mystery surrounding this clinical syndrome. Diagnostic awareness, willingness to...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pain Medicine
سال: 2001
ISSN: 1526-2375,1526-4637
DOI: 10.1046/j.1526-4637.2001.002001060.x