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The “virtual ileostomy” in elective colorectal surgery: is it useful?

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  1. Department of Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy

    A. Marrosu, F. Serventi, F. Pulighe, P. Paliogiannis, F. Attene & M. Trignano

  2. Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy

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Marrosu, A., Serventi, F., Pulighe, F. et al. The “virtual ileostomy” in elective colorectal surgery: is it useful?. Tech Coloproctol 18, 319–320 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0964-9

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