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New Treatment Options for Fecal Incontinence: Radiofrequency Delivery and Bulking Agents

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  1. Colorectal Unit, Colorectal Eporediensis Center, Policlinico of Monza, Monza, Italy

    M. Trompetto M.D. & A. Realis Luc M.D.

  2. Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital, Treviso, Italy

    C. Pastore M.D. (Coloproctology Service)

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Trompetto, M., Pastore, C., Realis Luc, A. (2006). New Treatment Options for Fecal Incontinence: Radiofrequency Delivery and Bulking Agents. In: Benign Anorectal Diseases. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0507-8_32

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