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Thakar, R., Fenner, D.E. (2009). Anatomy of the Perineum and the Anal Sphincter. In: Sultan, A.H., Thakar, R., Fenner, D.E. (eds) Perineal and Anal Sphincter Trauma. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-503-5_1
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