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Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernias with Restoration of Abdominal Wall Function

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Rosen, M.J., Fatima, J. & Sarr, M.G. Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernias with Restoration of Abdominal Wall Function. J Gastrointest Surg 14, 175–185 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-009-0981-9

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