Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 116-119 , September 2006

Surgeons’ Beliefs and Experiences with the Surgical Treatment of Anal Fissure

  • Melissa Najarian, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Melissa Najarian, St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic, 400 East 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55812.

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PII: S1043-1489(06)00049-2

doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2006.04.005

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 116-119 , September 2006

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