The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 200, Issue 1 , Pages 68-72 , July 2010

Influence of stapler size used at ileal pouch–anal anastomosis on anastomotic leak, stricture, long-term functional outcomes, and quality of life

Presented as a podium at the American College of Surgeons 94th Annual Clinical Congress, October 12–16, 2008, San Francisco, CA, USA.

Received 12 March 2009 ,Revised 12 May 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.06.036

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 200, Issue 1 , Pages 68-72 , July 2010

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