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. 2019 Aug;69(685):409-410.
doi: 10.3399/bjgp19X704957.

Anal fissure: diagnosis, management, and referral in primary care

Matthew Newman  1 , Mhairi Collie  2
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Anal fissure: diagnosis, management, and referral in primary care

Matthew Newman et al. Br J Gen Pract. 2019 Aug.
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