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Published on: April 17, 2020
Anastomotic Ulceration
Murray T Pheils1, David J Gillett1
1Professorial Surgical Unit, Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, New South Wales.
Abstract:
Seventy-eight operations on 68 patients with suspected anastomotic ulceration have been analysed. The incidence, investigation, diagnosis and management of this condition are discussed.
Summary:
Seventy-eight operations on 68 patients with anastomotic ulceration have been assessed. Only 50% of these patients had a completely satisfactory result. Problems of investigations and diagnosis are discussed. It is suggested that better results can be obtained by a careful selection of patients for operation, and choice of the appropriate operation following full investigation.
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