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Challenges in Management of Fournier’s Gangrene after the Perianal Abscess- A Case Report and Review of Literature Cover

Challenges in Management of Fournier’s Gangrene after the Perianal Abscess- A Case Report and Review of Literature

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|Dec 2024

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Language: English
Page range: 483 - 488
Submitted on: Aug 27, 2024
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Accepted on: Oct 10, 2024
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Published on: Dec 15, 2024
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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