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Editorial

Peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin: is it really an end-stage disease?

E. Chouillard , V. Greco & N. Tsiminikakis

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From the Gastrointestinal Motility Editor

The control of defecation in humans: an evolutionary advantage?

G. Bassotti & V. Villanacci

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Review

The role of drainage after excision and primary closure of pilonidal sinus: a meta-analysis

M. Milone , M. N. D. Di Minno , M. Musella , P. Maietta , P. Ambrosino , A. Pisapia , G. Salvatore & F. Milone

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Review

Systematic review and meta-analysis of published, randomized, controlled trials comparing suture anastomosis to stapled anastomosis for ileostomy closure

M. S. Sajid , L. Craciunas , M. K. Baig & P. Sains

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Original Article

Colon capsule endoscopy versus standard colonoscopy in assessing disease activity of ulcerative colitis: a prospective trial

T. Meister , H. S. Heinzow , D. Domagk , A. Dortgolz , F. Lenze , M. Ross , W. Domschke & A. Lügering

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Original Article

Should isolated peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer be sub-classified into stage IVB in era of modern chemotherapy?

H. Ishida , K. Kumamoto , K. Ishibashi , S. Hatano , T. Matsuzawa , N. Okada , Y. Kumagai , H. Baba & N. Haga