Let $M$ be a compact 4-manifold with finite fundamental group such that the prime factorization of its boundary $\partial M$ is connected and has no aspherical factors. Assuming $\partial M$ is incompressible in $M$, then $\partial M$ is spherical by the elliptization theorem. Barring making this assumption, are there other conditions that guarantee $\partial M$ is spherical?
4-manifolds with finite fundamental group and spherical boundary
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