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Rectal perforation by disposable enema tip

Report of a case

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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Rectal perforation caused by disposable enemas has been discussed. One case of the author’s has been reported. Suggestions for lessening the incidence of such injuries have been made.

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  1. Lincoln, Nebraska

    George E. Larson M.D.

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Larson, G.E. Rectal perforation by disposable enema tip. Dis Colon Rectum 9, 447–448 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02617442

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