Low incidence of pelvic sepsis following Hartmann’s procedure for rectal cancer: a retrospective multicentre study

Abstract Background Results of previous studies regarding pelvic sepsis after Hartmann’s procedure (HP) for rectal cancer have been inconsistent and few studies report the risk factors. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of pelvic sepsis after HP, identify risk factors and describe when a...

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Main Authors: Elin Mariusdottir, Fredrik Jörgren, Amelia Mondlane, Jens Wikström, Marie-Louise Lydrup, Pamela Buchwald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01858-8