Peyronie's disease in a district general hospital.
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چکیده
Peyronie's disease can cause severe physical and psychological distress. Of 31 cases in this retrospective study, 12 underwent spontaneous improvement in their symptoms which makes the assessment of active treatment in other patients difficult. The indications and limitations of operative approach are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 56 661 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980