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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2011; 17(7): 855-861
Published online Feb 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i7.855
Published online Feb 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i7.855
Sphincter preservation for distal rectal cancer - a goal worth achieving at all costs?
Jürgen Mulsow, Des C Winter, Institute for Clinical Outcomes Research and Education, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
Author contributions: Mulsow J and Winter DC both contributed to the literature review and drafting of manuscript.
Correspondence to: Des C Winter, Professor, Institute for Clinical Outcomes Research and Education, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland. winterd@indigo.ie
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Received: August 30, 2010
Revised: January 18, 2011
Accepted: January 25, 2011
Published online: February 21, 2011
Revised: January 18, 2011
Accepted: January 25, 2011
Published online: February 21, 2011
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