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Pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, and dietary fiber intake in women: a case-control study

Lily A Arya1, Joseph M Novi, Alka Shaunik

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104, USA.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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