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Sultan, A.H., Thakar, R. (2009). Third and Fourth Degree Tears. In: Sultan, A.H., Thakar, R., Fenner, D.E. (eds) Perineal and Anal Sphincter Trauma. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-503-5_4
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