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Endoanal ultrasound in anal fistulas. Is there any influence on postoperative outcome?

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  1. Department of Surgery, Medical School of Fez, University Hospital Hassan II, Road Sidi Hrazem, Zip code 30000, Fez, Morocco

    E. B. Benjelloun & T. Souiki

  2. Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Hassan II, Fez, Morocco

    T. Souiki & M. El Abkari

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Benjelloun, E.B., Souiki, T. & El Abkari, M. Endoanal ultrasound in anal fistulas. Is there any influence on postoperative outcome?. Tech Coloproctol 18, 405–406 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0967-6

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