Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 38-42 , March 2006

Pouchitis Following Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis

  • Gary J. Russell, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Gary J. Russell, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, VBK 107, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.

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PII: S1043-1489(06)00015-7

doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2006.02.002

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 38-42 , March 2006

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