A Letter to the Editor on “Anatomical Planes in RectalCancer Surgery”. The Surgical Plans Provided with aPerineal Ischioanal Fossa Access, Used forTranssphincteric Rectal Resection Techniques, Shouldbe Considered Especially in Lower Rectal CancerSurgery

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