Can the Heald anal stent help to reduce anastomotic or rectal stump leak in elective and emergency colorectal surgery? A single-center experience
Anastomotic and rectal stump leaks are feared complications of colorectal surgery. Diverting stomas are commonly used to protect low rectal anastomoses but can have adverse effects. Studies have reported favorable outcomes for transanal drainage devices instead of diverting stomas. We describe our u...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Coloproctology
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Annals of Coloproctology |
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| Online Access: | http://coloproctol.org/upload/pdf/ac-2023-00038-0005.pdf |