Delayed Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy for Rectal Anastomotic Leaks after Rectal Resection in a Swine Model: A New Treatment Option
Abstract Anastomotic leaks are a dreaded surgical complication following colorectal operations. Creation of a temporary proximal diverting ileostomy is used in high‐risk anastomoses, however, additional surgical risk is accumulated with its creation and reversal. Endoluminal vacuum therapy has been...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-04-01
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Series: | Clinical and Translational Science |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/cts.12140 |