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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 3/2018

01-03-2018 | Trick of the Trade

Different approaches for Endo-SPONGE® insertion to treat rectal anastomotic leaks

Authors: Ephraim Katz, Ian White, Baruch Shpitz, Ronen Ghinea, Shmuel Avital

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 3/2018

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Excerpt

Rectal anastomotic leaks may present in different degrees of severity. Significant leaks are life-threatening events and may lead to a permanent stoma [1]. …
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Metadata
Title
Different approaches for Endo-SPONGE® insertion to treat rectal anastomotic leaks
Authors
Ephraim Katz
Ian White
Baruch Shpitz
Ronen Ghinea
Shmuel Avital
Publication date
01-03-2018
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-018-1764-7

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