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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 11/2014

01-11-2014 | Trick of the Trade

The Comfort Drain: a new device for treating complex anal fistula

Authors: S. Riss, T. Bachleitner-Hofmann, A. Stift

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 11/2014

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Excerpt

Surgery for anal fistula remains challenging [1]. Colorectal surgeons need to choose the appropriate treatment for each patient, but also be aware that aggressive surgery can lead to significant deterioration of anorectal function and quality of life. …
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Metadata
Title
The Comfort Drain: a new device for treating complex anal fistula
Authors
S. Riss
T. Bachleitner-Hofmann
A. Stift
Publication date
01-11-2014
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 11/2014
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-014-1216-y

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