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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 4/2011

01-12-2011 | Invited Comment

“Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT): a novel sphincter-saving procedure to repair complex anal fistulas” by Piercarlo Meinero and Lorenzo Mori

Author: Andrew P. Zbar

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 4/2011

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Metadata
Title
“Video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT): a novel sphincter-saving procedure to repair complex anal fistulas” by Piercarlo Meinero and Lorenzo Mori
Author
Andrew P. Zbar
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-011-0771-8

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