A 3D finite element model of anterior vaginal wall support to evaluate mechanisms underlying cystocele formation

2009/05/30 by Luyun Chen, James A. Ashton-Miller, James A. Ashton‐Miller +2 · 25 citations
Medicine · #Pelvic floor disorders treatments #Urological Disorders and Treatments #Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes

paper · pdf · doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.04.043

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