The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 197, Issue 3 , Pages 325-330 , March 2009

Male cryptoglandular fistula surgery outcomes: a retrospective analysis

Received 13 July 2008 ,Revised 9 November 2008

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.11.002

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 197, Issue 3 , Pages 325-330 , March 2009

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