Risk factors for small bowel obstruction after open rectal cancer resection

Risk factors for small bowel obstruction after open rectal cancer resection

Abstract Background Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is observed in around 10% of patients with prior open abdominal surgery. Rectal resection causes the highest readmission rates. The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors for readmission for SBO and causes for SBO in patients who needed su...

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Main Authors: Kevin Afshari, Abbas Chabok, Kenneth Smedh, Maziar Nikberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Small bowel obstruction
Rectal cancer
Surgery
Admission
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01072-y

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