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Avraham Eidelman, MB, ChB; Mordechai Waron, MD

AMA Arch Surg. 1973;107(1):87-88.

Abstract
Five cases of heterotopic ossification in surgical abdominal scars are described. No common etiologic factors were observed. Possible causative factors are discussed. Combined surgery and irradiation are proposed as treatment of choice in symptomatic cases.

Author Affiliations
Zerifin, Israel

From the Department of Urology and Medical Department A, Asaf Harofe Government Hospital, Tel-Aviv University Medical School, Zerifin, Israel.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication March 26, 1973.

Reprint requests to Department of Urology, Asaf Harofe Government Hospital, PO Beer Ya'acov, Zerifin, Israel (Dr. Eidelman).

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