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Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery 1/2013

01-06-2013 | Case Report

Retrorectal Epidermoid Presenting as Difficulty in Bowel Evacuation

Author: Vineet K. Verma

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

A rare case of retrorectal epidermoid is presented which was diagnosed by digital rectal examination and sonography. The tumor was removed through perinial approach. Literature of this rare tumor is briefly described.
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Metadata
Title
Retrorectal Epidermoid Presenting as Difficulty in Bowel Evacuation
Author
Vineet K. Verma
Publication date
01-06-2013
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-011-0296-4

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