Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 38-42 , March 2009

The Role of Fibrin Glue in the Management of Fistula-in-Ano

  • Najib Daulatzai, MBBS, Bsc (Hons.), MRCS
    • ,
  • Gordon N. Buchanan, MBBS, MSc, DIC, MD, FRCS (Gen Surg)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Gordon N. Buchanan, MD, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom

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PII: S1043-1489(08)00069-9

doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2008.10.007

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 38-42 , March 2009

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