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Preperitoneal approach for herniotomy in infants: a 9-year review

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    Vasu Karri, Darren Klass, Sattar Alshryda & Azad Mathur

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Karri, V., Klass, D., Alshryda, S. et al. Preperitoneal approach for herniotomy in infants: a 9-year review. Pediatr Surg Int 22, 785–789 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-006-1775-8

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