Merits and Faults of Transanal Ileus Tube for Obstructing Colorectal Cancer
We report eight cases of obstructing colorectal cancer successfully managed by pre-operative lavage using transanal ileus tube. Methods: Decompression tube was transanally inserted into the colon proximal to the tumour under the guidance of the guide wire. Intestinal lavage with 1,500-2,000 mL of wa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2006-07-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958409600701 |