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01-11-2010

Oncologic impact of anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection for rectal cancer

Author: I. Mantzoros

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Special Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Anastomotic leakage is a severe complication after rectal cancer surgery. This review article is focused in the incidence, the risk factors, the management and the oncologic impact of anastomotic leakage.

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Title: Oncologic impact of anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection for rectal cancer
Author: I. Mantzoros
Publication date: 01-11-2010
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue Special Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-0633-9

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