Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 108, Issue 12 , Pages 950-956 , December 2009

Botulinum Toxin A Injection to the Bladder Neck and Urethra for Medically Refractory Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men Without Prostatic Obstruction

Received 14 February 2009 ,Revised 2 April 2009 ,Accepted 28 April 2009.

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PII: S0929-6646(10)60008-3

doi: 10.1016/S0929-6646(10)60008-3

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 108, Issue 12 , Pages 950-956 , December 2009

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