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Original Research

Evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of a sealant hemostatic patch for preventing cerebrospinal fluid leaks in cranial surgery

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Pages 1111-1116 | Received 07 Jun 2021, Accepted 30 Sep 2021, Published online: 20 Oct 2021

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