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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 8/2014

Open Access 01-08-2014 | Correspondence

Can gentamicin-containing collagen sponge be used for the protection against leakage following low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision?

Authors: B. Szynglarewicz, M. Ekiert, J. Forgacz, R. Matkowski

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 8/2014

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Title
Can gentamicin-containing collagen sponge be used for the protection against leakage following low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision?
Authors
B. Szynglarewicz
M. Ekiert
J. Forgacz
R. Matkowski
Publication date
01-08-2014
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 8/2014
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-014-1139-7

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