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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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