Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 28-31 , February 2010

Plastibell circumcision: A minor surgical procedure of major importance

  • Abdul Samad

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Abdul Samad, Flat No. 26, Second Floor, Chandni Shopping Mall, Saddar, Hyderabad, Pakistan. Tel.: +92222030161–70 (hosp), +92222720363 (res), +923003069035 (mobile).
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  • Tariq Wahab Khanzada
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  • Basant Kumar

Received 25 April 2009 ,Accepted 19 May 2009.

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PII: S1477-5131(09)00353-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.05.006

Journal of Pediatric Urology
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 28-31 , February 2010

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