Overlapping compared with end-to-end repair of third- and fourth-degree obstetric anal sphincter tears: a randomized controlled trial.
Croydon University Hospital, Surrey, United Kingdom (Sultan) Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; St Mary's Hospital; London, United Kingdom (Fernando).
Abdul
A
Sultan
Ruwan
R
Fernando
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries*; D011247:Pregnancy
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