Perforated tuberculous appendicitis and peritoneal tuberculosis
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(2008). Perforated tuberculous appendicitis and peritoneal tuberculosis. EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 14 (3), 742-744, 2008 http://www.who.int/iris/handle/10665/117488
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 14 (3), 742-744, 2008Description
742-744ISSN
1020-3397Other Identifiers
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