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Reply to letter to the editor
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In brief
In brief
Author response addressing commentary on a novel combined surgical approach for functional constipation management. The technique integrates laparoscopic sigmoid resection with Malone appendicostomy, representing an evolving strategy in pediatric colorectal surgery.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.
We would like to thank Dr. Levin for his ongoing interest in our work and the letter he wrote concerning our group's publication titled “Surgical management of functional constipation: an intermediate report of a new approach using a laparoscopic sigmoid resection combined with malone appendicostomy.”
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