The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 200, Issue 1 , Pages 9-14 , July 2010

Randomized comparison of Limberg flap versus modified primary closure for the treatment of pilonidal disease

Received 4 February 2009 ,Revised 26 May 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.05.036

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 200, Issue 1 , Pages 9-14 , July 2010

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