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Allan, A., Bearn, P.E. (2005). The Management of Perianal Crohn’s Disease. In: Beynon, J., Carr, N.D. (eds) Progress in Colorectal Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-058-3_5

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