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Thierry, ML., Portal, A., Fathallah, N. et al. Laser haemorrhoidoplasty: is it time to rethink the procedure?. Tech Coloproctol 24, 779–780 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-020-02228-3
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