Combinatorial method for fundamental group

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I recall learning a "combinatorial" method for computing fundamental group of simplicial complexes (not graphs) involving maximal tree.

It is something like this: a group is generated by generators $g_{ab}$, where $ab$ is a 1-simplex of the simplicial complex $K$ not in the maximal tree $A$, subject to certain relations.

However I forget some details and would like to consult a reference. Is there any reference containing information on the above?