Urology
Volume 75, Issue 6 , Pages 1299-1304 , June 2010

The Role of Uroflowmetry Biofeedback and Biofeedback Training of the Pelvic Floor Muscles in the Treatment of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women With Dysfunctional Voiding: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Study

Received 21 September 2009 ,Accepted 3 November 2009.

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PII: S0090-4295(09)02900-8

doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2009.11.019

Urology
Volume 75, Issue 6 , Pages 1299-1304 , June 2010

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