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The transvaginal mesh decade

Christopher MaherRoyal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, Australia;Wesley Urogynaecology and University of Queensland, Suite 86 30 Chasley Street, Auchenflower, Brisbane 4066, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Nir HayaRoyal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, Australia;Wesley Urogynaecology and University of Queensland, Suite 86 30 Chasley Street, Auchenflower, Brisbane 4066, Australia
Pages 485-492 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014

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