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Congenital pouch colon associated with anorectal agenesis (pouch colon syndrome)

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    K. L. N. Rao & Prema Menon

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Rao, K.L.N., Menon, P. Congenital pouch colon associated with anorectal agenesis (pouch colon syndrome). Ped Surgery Int 21, 125–126 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-004-1335-z

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