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Female incontinence in childhood: Aetiopathogenetic assessment and therapeutic approach

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Treatment regimens for 278 paediatric female patients with anatomical and dysfanctional incontinence are discussed including drug therapy, surgery and bladder training protocols.

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Caione, P., De Gennaro, M., Zaccara, A. et al. Female incontinence in childhood: Aetiopathogenetic assessment and therapeutic approach. International Urology and Nephrology 22, 543–551 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02549743

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