Calcium score: a new risk factor for colorectal anastomotic leakage
Calcium score: a new risk factor for colorectal anastomotic leakage
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New York, NY: Elsevier Inc
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English
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New York, NY: Elsevier Inc
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Abstract Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) is the most feared complication of colorectal surgery. Atherosclerosis is suggested to have a detrimental effect on anastomotic healing. This study aimed to analyze the calcium score, a measure for atherosclerosis, as a risk factor for AL. Study design The calcium scores of colorectal patients operated o...
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Calcium score: a new risk factor for colorectal anastomotic leakage
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_876185469
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_876185469
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0002-9610
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1879-1883
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10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.01.033
