Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 4, Issue 6 , Pages 448-451 , December 2008

Neonatal circumcision in Maryland: A comparison of hospital discharge and maternal postpartum survey data

Received 7 February 2008 ,Accepted 25 June 2008.

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PII: S1477-5131(08)00341-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2008.06.007

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 4, Issue 6 , Pages 448-451 , December 2008

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