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The surgical management of bowel cancer
Publication details
David Mitchell, Arcot.K.Venkatsubramaniam
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 7, p.44 (123Doc Education, London, July 2012)
Abstract
Management of bowel obstruction secondary to cancer can be challenging. A
patient with an obstructing bowel cancer is presented in detail. This patient's
management is used to illustrate management of a complex obstructing
bowel cancer. Aspects discussed include aims of treatment, assessment of
disease and choice of appropriate surgical management.
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Authors
David Mitchell
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Arcot.K.Venkatsubramaniam
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
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