Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Tumors

Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Tumors edited by Rudolf Schiessel, Peter Metzger.

The work describes a new method of sphincter salvage in surgery of rectal cancer. Low tumors of the rectum are traditionally treated with amputation of the rectum. However, this operation is not well-received by patients, since it results in a permanent colostomy. By contrast, intersphincteric resec...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Schiessel, Rudolf (Editor), Metzger, Peter (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
Edition:1st ed. 2012.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Surgical oncology.
Rectum—Surgery .
Proctology.
Oncology  .
Radiotherapy.
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