Transcutaneous electric stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of neurogenic and idiopathic overactive bladder: 24 cases
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1877-0657
DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2011.07.153