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Anal Warts - Reference

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Dec 08, 2016

References:

Thappa DM, Senthilkumar M, Laxmisha C. Anogenital Warts – An Overview. Indian J Sex Transm Dis 2004; 25 (2): 55-66.
Pfenninger JL, Zainea GG. Common Anorectal Conditions: Part II. Lesions. American Family Physician 2001; 64 (1): 77-88.
Maw R, Geo von Krogh. The management of anal warts. BMJ 2000; 321: 910-11.

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Dr. Sunil Shroff

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Sep 01, 2010
Last Updated on Dec 08, 2016

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