Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume 45, Issue 8 , Pages 1607-1609 , August 2010

15-Year experience in the treatment of rectal prolapse in children

Received 3 November 2009 ,Revised 11 January 2010 ,Accepted 11 January 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.01.012

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume 45, Issue 8 , Pages 1607-1609 , August 2010

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