Recurrent Pilonidal Sepsis
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چکیده
Chronic pilonidal disease is a common surgical condition. The Office of Population Censuses and Surveys (OPCS 4) indicated that in England there are over 4,500 operations performed per year as inpatients, with many more being operated on in emergency departments or general practice. The condition is primarily seen in young males who are afflicted twice as often as women. It is rare prior to puberty or over the age of 40.
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دوره 83 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014