Randomized clinical trial comparing lightweight composite mesh with polyester or polypropylene mesh for incisional hernia repair
β Scribed by J. Conze; A. N. Kingsnorth; J. B. Flament; R. Simmermacher; G. Arlt; C. Langer; E. Schippers; M. Hartley; V. Schumpelick
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 110 KB
- Volume
- 92
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0007-1323
- DOI
- 10.1002/bjs.5208
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