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In general surgery, Cook-Thomasen fascial closure device. sm

Posted By: MT on 2007-04-20
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Subject: In general surgery, Cook-Thomasen fascial closure device. sm

It sounds like Thomasen or Tomasen. I can't find anywhere. Any help greatly appreciated.   Thanks!


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