Successful treatment of urodynamic detrusor over-activity in a young patient with Myasthenia gravis using pretibial nerve stimulation with follow-up to two years
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چکیده
We report a rare case of Myasthenia gravis and overactive bladder successfully treated with pretibial nerve stimulation.
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دوره 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016