Accuracy and reliability of endoanal ultrasonography in the evaluation of perianal abscesses and fistula-in-ano

Benign Anorectal Diseases: Diagnosis with Endoanal and Endorectal Ultrasound and New Treatment Options

Volumn , Issue , 2006, Pages 141-182

  Santoro, G A ^a   Ratto, C ^b  

^a Regional Hospital of Treviso   (Italy)

^b CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY   (Italy)

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EID: 33847771319     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1007/88-470-0507-8_16     Document Type: Chapter

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