Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 194-199 , August 2007

Ileal pouch–anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis: Technical considerations

  • Craig W. Lillehei, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Craig W. Lillehei, MD, Boston Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, 300 Longwood Avenue, Fegan 3, Boston, MA 02115.

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doi: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2007.04.008

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 16, Issue 3 , Pages 194-199 , August 2007

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