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A self-tailored hernia mesh using lightweight material: a cautionary note

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Ng, W.T., Lee, Y.K. A self-tailored hernia mesh using lightweight material: a cautionary note. Surg Endosc 23, 669–670 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-008-0200-x

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