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Recurrent pilonidal sinus treated with epilation using a ruby laser

Michael Lavelle Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, UK
,
Zachary Jafri Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, UK
&
Godfrey Town Director, Franklynn Laser Centre, Haywards Heath, UK
Pages 45-47 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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