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The founder mutation MSH2*1906G-->C is an important cause of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. Am J Hum Genet (2002) 1.77
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Continued change in the distribution of colorectal carcinoma. Br J Surg (1998) 1.13
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The stapled functional end-to-end anastomosis following colonic resection. Int J Colorectal Dis (1992) 1.06
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Small-bowel obstruction secondary to malignant disease: an 11-year audit. Can J Surg (2000) 0.98
Re-examination of clinical manifestations and response to therapy of fissure-in-ano. Dis Colon Rectum (1997) 0.97
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Experience with the use of the circular stapler in rectal surgery. Dis Colon Rectum (1992) 0.96
Discrimination against gay, lesbian and bisexual family physicians by patients. CMAJ (1998) 0.95
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Comparison of erosion of dental enamel by four drinks using an intra-oral applicance. Caries Res (1998) 0.95
A retrospective review of a service to provide comprehensive dental care under general anesthesia. Spec Care Dentist (1996) 0.93
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Is Chlamydia pneumoniae present in brain lesions of patients with multiple sclerosis? J Clin Microbiol (2000) 0.91
Bonded orthodontic retainers: the wire-composite interface. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop (1997) 0.90
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Is Chlamydia pneumoniae found in spinal fluid samples from multiple sclerosis patients? Conflicting results. Mult Scler (2002) 0.89
Decalcification in relation to brackets bonded with glass ionomer cement or a resin adhesive. Angle Orthod (1999) 0.89
Injuries sustained by colorectal surgeons performing colonoscopy. Surg Endosc (2005) 0.88
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The value of specialization--is there an outcome difference in the management of fistulas complicating diverticulitis. Dis Colon Rectum (2001) 0.88
The prophylactic use of ureteral catheters during colorectal operations. Am Surg (1994) 0.87
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"Killer" canine removal and its sequelae in Addis Ababa. Quintessence Int (1993) 0.86
Tube cecostomy revisited. Can J Surg (1986) 0.86
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Reproductive health services for men: is there a need? Fam Plann Perspect (1984) 0.86
Sigmoid diverticulitis presenting as a lower extremity abscess: report of a case. Dis Colon Rectum (2001) 0.86
Reliability of a device measuring triceps surae muscle fatigability. Br J Sports Med (2004) 0.86
Mirtazapine in Parkinsonian tremor. Parkinsonism Relat Disord (2002) 0.86
Contemporary operative management of pulmonary metastases of colorectal origin. Dis Colon Rectum (1988) 0.85
I1307K APC and hMLH1 mutations in a non-Jewish family with hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer. Clin Genet (1998) 0.85
The role of sandblasting on the retention of metallic brackets applied with glass ionomer cement. Br J Orthod (1993) 0.85
Eradicating sexual harassment during medical training. Acad Med (1997) 0.84
Nuclear shape as a prognostic discriminant in colorectal carcinoma. Dis Colon Rectum (1991) 0.84
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Practice parameters for the management of anal fissure. The Standards Task Force American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dis Colon Rectum (1992) 0.84
An analysis of the skeletal relationships in a group of young people with hypodontia. J Orthod (2000) 0.83
Perianal endometrioma: report of five cases. Dis Colon Rectum (1976) 0.83
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Lateral internal sphincterotomy for fissure-in-ano--revisited. Dis Colon Rectum (1997) 0.83
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Determination of proliferative activity in colorectal carcinoma using monoclonal antibody Ki67. Dis Colon Rectum (1997) 0.83