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    Trends in emergent diverticular disease management: a nationwide cohort study from 2009 to 2018

    Diverticular disease is a common disorder. Several guidelines report on its optimal management. The aim of this study was to describe the evolution of the prevalence of this disease, the treatment strategies, ...

    S. Martellotto, A. Challine, V. Peveri, L. Paolino in Techniques in Coloproctology (2021)

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    Does a transanal drainage tube reduce anastomotic leakage? A matched cohort study in 144 patients undergoing laparoscopic sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer

    The aim of this study was to assess the effect of transanal drainage (TD) tube (a Foley catheter) on the anastomotic leak (AL) rate after laparoscopic sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer (SSS).

    A. Challine, A. Cazelles, A. Frontali, L. Maggiori in Techniques in Coloproctology (2020)