Rethinking Anterior Resection of the Rectum: Minimizing the Risk of Leakage

Background: Anastomotic leakage is a common and feared complication of anterior resection of the rectum, leading to a great deal of morbidity and mortality. To this date, the risk/protective factors remain unclear and controversial. Purpose: The aim of this review was to analyze all the current evid...

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Main Author: Carlos Manuel Moreira de Nogueira (author)
Format: masterThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10216/128834
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/128834