The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 6 , Pages 759-764 , December 2009

Does type of mesh used have an impact on outcomes in laparoscopic inguinal hernia?

Received 12 March 2009 ,Revised 20 April 2009

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 The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

PII: S0002-9610(09)00541-8

doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.04.025

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 6 , Pages 759-764 , December 2009

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