Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Perineal wound management after abdominoperineal rectal excision for carcinoma with unsatisfactory hemostasis or gross septic contamination: primary closure vs. packing. A multicenter, controlled trial. French Association for Surgical Research.
This study was designed to compare the results of two methods on the rate of postoperative perineum healing. ⋯ Primary closure associated with drainage after abdominoperineal resection for carcinoma expedites perineal healing but morbidity is higher.
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This study was designed to document the operative colorectal experience of members and fellows of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. ⋯ Despite the limitations associated with this type of study, the information is useful in assessing practice patterns and experience level.