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Early intervention is important when treating erectile dysfunction associated with radical prostatectomy

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Early intervention is important when treating erectile dysfunction associated with radical prostatectomy. Drugs Ther. Perspect 27, 13–17 (2011). https://doi.org/10.2165/11606280-000000000-00000

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