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Operative vs Non-operative Management of Outlet Obstruction

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This chapter reviews operative and non-operative management of outlet obstruction in patients with internal rectal intussusception. It highlights and summarizes key studies found in a comprehensive literature search on the subject and provides actionable recommendations for practitioners in colon and rectal surgery.

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  1. Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

    Thomas M. Ward & Liliana G. Bordeiano

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Ward, T.M., Bordeiano, L.G. (2023). Operative vs Non-operative Management of Outlet Obstruction. In: Umanskiy, K., Hyman, N. (eds) Difficult Decisions in Colorectal Surgery. Difficult Decisions in Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42303-1_45

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