Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 93-102 , June 2009

Ileal Pouch Rectal Anastomosis: Technique, Indications, and Outcomes

  • Felix Averboukh, MD
    • ,
  • Yehuda Kariv, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Yehuda Kariv, MD, Colorectal Surgery Unit, Division of Surgery B, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, 6 Weizman St, Tel-Aviv, Israel 64239

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doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2009.05.007

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 93-102 , June 2009

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