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Symptoms Complexes in Urology

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The overactive bladder, underactive bladder and bladder pain syndrome commonly present with characteristic groups of symptoms, and are recognized as the common symptom complexes in urology. Each is highly bothersome to the patient whilst little is understood about their aetiopathogeneses and each lacks a simple and effective cure. This chapter outlines the principles which underpin our current understanding of these symptom complexes.

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Wilson, K.J., Osman, N.I. (2020). Symptoms Complexes in Urology. In: Chapple, C., Steers, W., Evans, C. (eds) Urologic Principles and Practice. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28599-9_6

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