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Original Article

The management of the abnormal cervical smear: A comparative study between loop diathermy alone and laser ablation preceded by colposcopically directed punch biopsy

P. G. Carter Guy's Lewisham Hospitals, London
,
V. G. Harris Guy's Lewisham Hospitals, London
&
P. O. G. Wilson Guy's Lewisham Hospitals, London
Pages 59-63 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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