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Published in: Hernia 6/2015

01-12-2015 | Letter to the Editor

The etiology of indirect inguinal hernia in adults: congenital, acquired or both?

Authors: V. Mouravas, D. Sfoungaris

Published in: Hernia | Issue 6/2015

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Dear Editor, …
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Title
The etiology of indirect inguinal hernia in adults: congenital, acquired or both?
Authors
V. Mouravas
D. Sfoungaris
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
Hernia / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-015-1365-6

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