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. 1979 Dec;72(12):889–893. doi: 10.1177/014107687907201205

Single-layer mass closure of major laparotomies by continuous suturing.

A V Pollock, M J Greenall, M Evans

PMCID: PMC1437218 PMID: 399624

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