Anorectal Fistula
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Last Updated: Nov 18, 2008
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Anorectal Fistula References:
Billingham RP, Isler JT, Kimmins MH, Nelson JM, Schweitzer J, Murphy MM. The diagnosis and management of common anorectal disorders. Curr Probl Surg. 2004 Jul;41(7):586-645.
Hyman N. Anorectal abscess and fistula. Prim Care. 1999 Mar;26(1):69-80.
Nunoo-Mensah JW, Balasubramaniam S, Wasserberg N, Artinyan A, Gonzalez-Ruiz C, Kaiser AM, Beart RW Jr, Vukasin P. Fistula-in-ano: do antibiotics make a difference? Int J Colorectal Dis. 2005 Aug 10;:1-3.
