Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 225-228 , May 2008

Tuberculous Fistulae in Ano: A Case Report and Literature Review

  • Joanne Favuzza, DO

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Sheldon Brotman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Daniel M. Doyle, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Timothy C. Counihan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Inquiries to Timothy C. Counihan, MD, Department of Surgery, Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201; fax: (617) 388-1866

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PII: S1931-7204(08)00085-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.02.007

Journal of Surgical Education
Volume 65, Issue 3 , Pages 225-228 , May 2008

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