A novel approach for rectal trauma. The use of a transanal platform to repair a combined high-velocity rectal gun fire wound

Up to 80 % of the rectal injuries reported in US trauma centers occur secondary to firearm injuries. Rectal gunshot wounds are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Diverse surgical approaches and techniques have been described; however, controversy persists regarding the best managem...

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Main Authors: Montserrat Guraieb-Trueba, Juan Carlos Sánchez-Robles, Oscar Enrique Pérez-Morales, Luis Manuel García-Núñez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2237936320300137