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A comment on “The REAL (REctal Anastomotic Leak) score for prediction of anastomotic leak after rectal cancer surgery” by Arezzo A et al

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  1. Department of Oncology, Division of Surgical Oncology and Digestive Surgery, San Luigi University Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy

    R. Reddavid, L. Puca, G. Osella, E. Potenza & M. Degiuli

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Reddavid, R., Puca, L., Osella, G. et al. A comment on “The REAL (REctal Anastomotic Leak) score for prediction of anastomotic leak after rectal cancer surgery” by Arezzo A et al. Tech Coloproctol 25, 245–246 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-020-02351-1

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