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Proctologic disorders and hematologic diseases

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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We have discussed our experiences with 11 patients who had colorectal disorders and hematologic diseases. Most (9 of 11) had anorectal problems which fell into the categories of local infection, sepsis, and bleeding. Six of the nine patients with anorectal disorders had had anorectal disease previously, before recognition of their hematologic disease. Methods of treatment and general care of patients with concurrent proctologic and hematologic disorders are discussed. Chemotherapy, platelet transfusions, and other supportive measures are used in the effective treatment of the anorectal disorders.

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  1. Allentown Hospital, Allentown, Pennsylvania

    David Prager M.D., Indru T. Khubchandani M.D., Howard D. Trimpi M.D. & Peter V. Martin M.D.

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Read at the meeting of the American Proctologic Society, Hollywood, Florida, April 12, to 16, 1970.

Supported by the Hematology Fund of the Allentown Hospital and the Dorothy Rider Pool Memorial Laboratory.

Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine and Department of Pathology.

Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery.

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Prager, D., Khubchandani, I.T., Trimpi, H.D. et al. Proctologic disorders and hematologic diseases. Dis Colon Rectum 14, 4–11 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02553167

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