Closure of Hartmann's Colostomy: A Simple Method for Identifying the Rectal Stump
Background: Restoration of intestinal continuity after Hartmann’s colostomy can be very difficult especially in patients with short rectal stumps that are retracted and buried deep in the pelvis. Objective: To demonstrate a simple method of overcoming the difficulty in the reversal of Hartmann’s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, OOUTH Sagamu
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Annals of Health Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.annalsofhealthresearch.com/index.php/ahr/article/view/3 |