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The aetiology and pathogenesis of rectal prolapse

Abstract:: It is still an enigma that some patients develop rectal prolapse whilst others with similar risk factors do not. Biomechanical assessment of the skin may provide further insight into the aetiology of this complex condition. Components of connective tissue other than collagen have been found to be involved in patients with rectal prolapse. Elastin fibres are an abundant and integral part of many extracellular matrices and are especially critical for providing the property of elastic recoil ...
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Joshi, H. (2016). The aetiology and pathogenesis of rectal prolapse [PhD thesis]. University of Oxford.

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Joshi, H. The Aetiology and Pathogenesis of Rectal Prolapse. University of Oxford, 2016.

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Joshi, H. 2016. “The Aetiology and Pathogenesis of Rectal Prolapse.” PhD thesis, University of Oxford.
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Division:: MSD
Department:: Surgical Sciences
Role:: Author

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Role:: Supervisor

Role:: Supervisor

Type of award:: DPhil
Level of award:: Doctoral
Awarding institution:: University of Oxford

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Deposit date:: 2017-10-23

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Copyright date:: 2016

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