European Journal of Radiology
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 98-107 , August 2003

MR imaging of fistula-in-ano

  • Steve Halligan

      Affiliations

    • Intestinal Imaging Centre, St. Mark's Hospital, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, London HA1 3UJ, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44-181-235-4000; fax: +44-181-235-4001
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  • Gordon Buchanan

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, St. Mark's Hospital, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, London HA1 3UJ, UK

Received 19 May 2003 ,Revised 20 May 2003 ,Accepted 21 May 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/S0720-048X(03)00162-1

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 47, Issue 2 , Pages 98-107 , August 2003

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