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The authors are indebted to Federica Tomaino, medical student, for her cooperation in the follow-up of one case and Dr. Lorenzo Asciore for his assistance during the surgery.
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Pescatori, M., Gallo, G. Endoanal/endovaginal ultrasound-assisted bilateral partial myotomy of the puborectalis for anismus. Tech Coloproctol 20, 323–325 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-015-1425-z
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