Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 5, Issue 5 , Pages 359-362 , October 2009

Optimal time for neonatal circumcision: An observation-based study

  • B. Banieghbal

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Received 16 December 2008 ,Accepted 5 January 2009.

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PII: S1477-5131(09)00011-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.01.002

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 5, Issue 5 , Pages 359-362 , October 2009

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