Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 185-193 , August 2007

Perianal Crohn’s disease

  • Scott A. Strong, MD, FACS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Scott A. Strong, MD, FACS, Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A30, Cleveland, OH 44195.

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doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2007.04.007

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 185-193 , August 2007

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