Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 155-159 , March 2009

Surgical Removal of a Descending (Small) Colon Foreign Body through a Secondary Paramedian Approach

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00013-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.01.001

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 3 , Pages 155-159 , March 2009