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Biometry of the pubovisceral muscle and levator hiatus by three-dimensional pelvic floor ultrasound

  1. H. P. Dietz1,*,
  2. C. Shek2,
  3. B. Clarke3

Article first published online: 10 MAY 2005

DOI: 10.1002/uog.1899

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Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Volume 25, Issue 6, pages 580–585, June 2005

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Dietz, H. P., Shek, C. and Clarke, B. (2005), Biometry of the pubovisceral muscle and levator hiatus by three-dimensional pelvic floor ultrasound. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 25: 580–585. doi: 10.1002/uog.1899

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  1. 1

    Western Clinical School, Nepean Campus, University of Sydney, Penrith, Australia

  2. 2

    Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong SAR, China

  3. 3

    Royal Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia

*193 Burns Road, Springwood 2777 NSW, Australia

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 23 MAY 2005
  2. Article first published online: 10 MAY 2005
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 17 MAR 2005

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