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The Spleen

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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

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Tilanus, H.W. (2005). The Spleen. In: Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-066-4_5

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