Original Article

Factors Influencing the Morbidity and Mortality Following Major Surgery of the Colon and Rectum

Authors: ROBERT J. ROWE, M.D., CARL E. WILLIFORD, M.D.

Abstract

The safety of extensive operations upon the colon and rectum has become established in recent years. Good technic, aided by antibiotics, and improvements in preoperative and postoperative care have contributed to the successes.

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