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Use of three-dimensional virtual images for planning surgery of complex anal fistulas: a new technology available via smartphone

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  1. Department of General Practice, Discipline of Surgical Clinic, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, Brazil

    E. C. Sousa Júnior

  2. Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, Brazil

    W. M. N. Eulálio Filho

  3. InfiniBrains, São Paulo, Brazil

    A. T. Nogueira

  4. Radiology Department - Hospital das clinicas, USP Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil

    B. A. Rocha

  5. Urology Department, São Marcos Hospital, Teresina, Brazil

    A. D. Meneses

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Sousa Júnior, E.C., Eulálio Filho, W.M.N., Nogueira, A.T. et al. Use of three-dimensional virtual images for planning surgery of complex anal fistulas: a new technology available via smartphone. Tech Coloproctol 23, 775–778 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-019-02036-4

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