Stoma closure and reinforcement (SCAR): A study protocol for a pilot trial

A quality metric for centers performing rectal cancer surgery is a high percentage of sphincter sparing procedures. These procedures often involve temporary bowel diversion to minimize the complications of an anastomotic leak. The most common strategy is a diverting loop ileostomy which is then clos...

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Main Authors: Jenaya L. Goldwag, Lauren R. Wilson, Srinivas J. Ivatury, Eric M. Pauli, Michael J. Tsapakos, Matthew Z. Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451865420300661