Histology of the Terminal End of the Distal Rectal Pouch and Fistula Region in Anorectal Malformations

Until recently, surgeons have been posed with a dilemma—whether or not they should preserve the terminal end of the distal rectal pouch and the fistula region in anorectal malformations (ARMs). A detailed histological study of this region was conducted to establish a consensus for preserving or exci...

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Main Authors: A.N. Gangopadhyay, Vijai D. Upadhyaya, D.K. Gupta, D.K. Agarwal, S.P. Sharma, N.C. Arya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-10-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958408600895