Follow-up after inguinal hernia repair. Questionnaire compared with physical examination: a prospective study in 299 patients

European Journal of Surgery Pub Date : 2003-12-02 DOI:10.1080/110241598750005903

Patrick M. Vos, Maarten P. Simons, Jan S. K. Luitse, Dick van Geldere, Mark J. W. Koelemaij, Huug Obertop

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