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OR: 26.2 (95% CI: 22.2–30.2)]. Positive association of loop/ rarity of the anomaly, proper management protocols
reversed Z-type to the onset of RAP was detected as had not been set in the literature. Proper management
well [p = 0.0006/0.0009; OR: 21.6/18.5 (95% CI: 15.9–27.3/ protocols can be made on further reporting in future.
12.9–24.0)].
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