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Risk factors for anastomotic leakage after resection of rectal cancer
British journal of surgery · 1998 · Vol. 85(3) · pp. 355–358
Éric Rullier✉(Université de Bordeaux)Alexis Laurent(Université de Bordeaux)J L Garrelon(Université de Bordeaux)Pierre Michel(Université de Bordeaux)Jean Saric(Université de Bordeaux)M Parneix(Université de Bordeaux)
Abstract
A protective stoma is suitable after sphincter-saving resection for rectal cancer for anastomoses situated at or less than 5 cm from the anal verge, particularly for men and obese patients.
Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsColorectal and Anal CarcinomasAnorectal Disease Treatments and OutcomesMedicineAnal vergeAnastomosisSurgeryColorectal cancerUnivariate analysisRectumMultivariate analysisCancerInternal medicine
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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnastomosis, SurgicalAnal CanalColonFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRectal NeoplasmsRectumReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk Factors
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