Risk of infection in an elderly patient following hemorrhoid ligation
Tetanus after gastrointestinal surgery is an extremely rare but very dangerous disease caused by infection with Clostridium tetani . Tetanus can occur due to bacterial infection during surgery or dressing change, or the bacteria may exist in the patient’s intestines and be discharged with feces. Thi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Medical Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060520963983 |