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Is an artificial urinary sphincter more effective than a urethral bulking agent for postprostatectomy incontinence?

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The synopsis was written by Chloe Harman, Associate Editor, Nature Clinical Practice.

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Elliott, D. Is an artificial urinary sphincter more effective than a urethral bulking agent for postprostatectomy incontinence?. Nat Rev Urol 2, 220–221 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpuro0181

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