The IXth Biennial Meeting of the Mediterranean Society of Coloproctology, May 22–23, 2014

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The IXth Biennial Meeting of the Mediterranean Society of Coloproctology (MSCP) took place in Sottomarina di Chioggia in Italy, on May 22–23, 2014. Surgeons from the whole Mediterranean region, experts in the field of coloproctology, came together in beautiful Marina di Chioggia, one of the best kept secrets in Italy. The picturesque tourist destination, known as “little Venice”, with its rich historical background, the lovely weather, and the modern infrastructure, made this meeting a truly memorable one. Cutting-edge science was presented by world’s leading experts on the background of this little Italian paradise. This was all made possible by the excellent, tireless planning of Congress Presidents, Dr. Salvatore Ramuscello and Dr. Maurizio Rizzo. Their efforts to make everybody feel at home were truly an example of the rich tradition of Italian hospitality (Fig. 1).

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