The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 3 , Pages 348-353 , September 2009

Diagnosis and treatment of abdominal cocoon: a report of 24 cases

Received 3 May 2008 ,Revised 25 July 2008

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.07.054

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 3 , Pages 348-353 , September 2009

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