journal of men's health
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 114-122 , June 2009

Distress from lower urinary tract symptoms and its effect on the quality of life in Swedish men

Received 8 February 2009 ,Accepted 26 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jomh.2009.02.001

journal of men's health
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 114-122 , June 2009

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