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Mahmoud, N.N., Madoff, R.D. (2005). Investigation and Management of Malignant Anal-Canal Tumours. In: Beynon, J., Carr, N.D. (eds) Progress in Colorectal Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-058-3_6

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