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The Pathophysiological Basis and Surgical Management of Ranula are Established: Reply

Authors: Daniel Kokong, Augustine Iduh, Ikechukwu Chukwu, Joyce Mugu, Samuel Nuhu, Sule Augustine

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 4/2018

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Title: The Pathophysiological Basis and Surgical Management of Ranula are Established: Reply
Authors: Daniel Kokong
Augustine Iduh
Ikechukwu Chukwu
Joyce Mugu
Samuel Nuhu
Sule Augustine
Publication date: 01-04-2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-017-4403-y

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