SURGICAL REPAIR OF FGM
Luca Bello
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36158/97888929575032
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Luca Bello
Surgeon specialist in gynecology and obstetrics
Head of the service for the prevention and treatment of FGM – ASL Citta di Torino
Ce.Mu.S.S. – Multidisciplinary center for sexual health – ASL Citta di Torino
“Equal Opportunities” Commission of the Turin Medical Association
Corresponding Author : Address correspondence to Luca Bello, MD, at luca.bello@aslcittaditorino.it
