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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Effects of bilateral breast reduction on anxiety and depression: Results of a prospective randomised trial

Oc Iwuagwu Academic Surgical Unit, University of Hull, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pw Stanley Plastic Surgery Unit, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK
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Aj Platt Plastic Surgery Unit, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK
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Pj Drew Academic Surgical Unit, University of Hull, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK
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Lg Walker Institute of Rehabilitation, Postgraduate Medical Institute, University of Hull, Hull, UK
Pages 19-23 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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