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Should peritoneal tears be routinely closed during total extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernias?

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Ng, W.T. Should peritoneal tears be routinely closed during total extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernias?. Surg Endosc 20, 1928–1929 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-005-0077-x

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