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The prophylactic use of endoscopic vacuum therapy for anastomotic dehiscence after rectal anterior resection: is it feasible for redo surgery?

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FVM and AB conceived and designed the study. All authors analysed the data, interpreted the data, contributed to the writing of the manuscript and to its critical revision, and approved the final version of the manuscript.

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Mandarino, F.V., Barchi, A., Biamonte, P. et al. The prophylactic use of endoscopic vacuum therapy for anastomotic dehiscence after rectal anterior resection: is it feasible for redo surgery?. Tech Coloproctol 26, 319–320 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-021-02566-w

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