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Current Controversies Regarding Oncologic Risk Associated with Polypropylene Midurethral Slings

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Dr. Ashley B. King declares no potential conflicts of interest.

Dr. Howard Goldman is a consultant for Medtronic, Allergan, and Uroplasty. Dr. Goldman is a section editor for Current Urology Reports.

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King, A.B., Goldman, H.B. Current Controversies Regarding Oncologic Risk Associated with Polypropylene Midurethral Slings. Curr Urol Rep 15, 453 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-014-0453-y

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