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Retrospective analysis of operated cases of post appendectomy small bowel obstruction in a tertiary care centre

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  1. Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Medical College P.O., Thrissur, India

    Rajesh Reghu Thuruthil

  2. Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Center, Thrissur East P.O., Thrissur, India

    Alfie Jose Kavalakat

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Thuruthil, R.R., Kavalakat, A.J. Retrospective analysis of operated cases of post appendectomy small bowel obstruction in a tertiary care centre. Indian J Gastroenterol 33, 568–569 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12664-014-0471-1

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