Loop ostomy following laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
Abstract Background Both loop ileostomy (LI) and loop transverse colostomy (LTC) could achieve absolute fecal diversion and have several advantages. This study compared LI and LTC following laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. Methods Between Jan...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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Series: | European Journal of Medical Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-018-0325-x |