Prague Med. Rep. 2018, 119, 107-112

https://doi.org/10.14712/23362936.2018.10

Minimally Invasive Fibrin Sealant Application in Pilonidal Sinus: A Comparative Study

Mahmud Saedon1, Andrew Chin1, Maryam Alfa-Wali2, Chun Kheng Khoo1, Aarti Varma1

1Grantham and District Hospital, Grantham, United Kingdom
2Royal London Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Received March 21, 2018
Accepted October 5, 2018

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