Original Article

Complications of Abdominoperineal Resection

Authors: IRVING A. LEVIN M.D., S N ABRAMSON M.D.

Abstract

The authors in reviewing the complications of radical surgery for carcinoma of the rectum emphasize the special importance of adequate preparation of the patient, careful attention to blood loss at the time of operation and adequate preparation of the colostomy.

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