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Use of oxidized regenerated cellulose (TC7) to prevent postoperative adhesions in laparoscopic surgery

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  1. Gastrointestinal Unit Digestive Disease Institute, Esperanza Foundation, P.O. Box 09-01-7562, Guayaquil, Ecuador

    N. A. Gomez, S. A. Iñiguez & C. J. Leon

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Gomez, N.A., Iñiguez, S.A. & Leon, C.J. Use of oxidized regenerated cellulose (TC7) to prevent postoperative adhesions in laparoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc 8, 934 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00843477

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