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García-Granero, A., Pellino, G., Frasson, M. et al. Possible effects of height of ligation of the inferior mesenteric vein on venous return of the colorectal anastomosis: the venous trunk theory. Tech Coloproctol 23, 799–800 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-019-02038-2
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