The importance of the internal anal sphincter (IAS) in maintaining continence: anatomical, physiological and pharmacological considerations
- 1 July 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Colorectal Disease
- Vol. 2 (4) , 193-202
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1463-1318.2000.00159.x
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