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Hartmann Takedown: Managing the Hard to Reach or Devascularized Left Colon

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The success of Hartmann takedown depends on the creation of tension-free anastomosis and maintenance of adequate blood supply. Preoperative planning and meticulous surgical technique are critical in performing a Hartmann takedown.

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Hsieh, C., Lee, S.W. (2019). Hartmann Takedown: Managing the Hard to Reach or Devascularized Left Colon. In: Lee, S., Steele, S., Feingold, D., Ross, H., Rivadeneira, D. (eds) Colorectal Surgery Consultation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11181-6_18

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