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Urogynaecology

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The following chapter will look at urogynaecology and the role of the CNS within this. It will cover the assessment of women, the different types of incontinence and the treatments of them as well as the skills and knowledge needed by the CNS.

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    Ellie Stewart

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    Debra Holloway

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Stewart, E. (2019). Urogynaecology. In: Holloway, D. (eds) Nursing Management of Women’s Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16115-6_11

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