Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 32-37 , March 2009

Biologics in Fistula Surgery: Parallels with Chronic Wounds

  • Michael Hiles, PhD

      Affiliations

    • School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Michael Hiles, PhD, Cook Biotech Incorporated, 1425 Innovation Place, West Lafayette, IN 47906
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  • Edith Nihsen, MS

      Affiliations

    • Cook Biotech, Incorporated, West Lafayette, IN
    • ,
  • Jason Hodde, MS

      Affiliations

    • Cook Biotech, Incorporated, West Lafayette, IN

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doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2008.10.006

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Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 32-37 , March 2009

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