Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 86-92 , May 2005

Ovarian torsion

  • Darrell L. Cass, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Darrell L. Cass, MD, Texas Children’s Hospital Clinical Care Center, Suite 650, 6621 Fannin St., CC650.00, Houston, TX 77030.

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PII: S1055-8586(05)00009-0

doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2005.01.003

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 86-92 , May 2005

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