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Editorial

Persistent Pain Following Groin Hernia Repair: What is the Best Practice in Pain Management?

Mads U Werner1 Multidisciplinary Pain Center, Neuroscience Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospitals, Copenhagen, DenmarkCorrespondence[email protected]
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Thomas P Enggaard1 Multidisciplinary Pain Center, Neuroscience Center, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospitals, Copenhagen, DenmarkView further author information
Pages 65-68 | Published online: 25 Mar 2015

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