The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 200, Issue 1 , Pages 23-31 , July 2010

Long-term results after surgical treatment of nonparasitic hepatic cysts

Received 12 May 2009 ,Revised 22 June 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.06.031

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 200, Issue 1 , Pages 23-31 , July 2010

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