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Management of rectal injuries |
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| Authors: | M C Rick |
| Institution: | Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, Los Olivos, California. |
| Abstract: | Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of the various grades of rectal tears is discussed. Surgical techniques, which include direct closure, diverting colostomies, and placement of temporary rectal liners, are detailed. Also, rectal prolapses and various methods of repair are outlined. |
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