Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 37-40 , March 2008

Outcomes of Colorectal Anastomosis

  • Meagan M. Costedio, MD
    • ,
  • Neil H. Hyman, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Neil H. Hyman, MD, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Fletcher House 301, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.

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doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2008.01.008

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 37-40 , March 2008

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