Stoma avoidance in rectal cancer

Finan, P.J.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine 38(4): 294-298

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064
PMID: 3315079
Document Number: 293408
Advances in surgical techniques have resulted in a renewed enthusiasm for restorative resections in patients with rectal cancer. Although a permanent or temporary stoma may be avoided in the majority of cases the surgical literature is bereft of adequately controlled trials comparing these techniques with abdomino perineal excision of the rectum and anus. Many uncontrolled studies, however, suggest little difference in the results obtained, and in particular local control of the disease.

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