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A nationwide study on the incidence of mesenteric ischaemia after surgery for rectal cancer demonstrates an association with high arterial ligation

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The incidence of mesenteric ischaemia after resection for rectal cancer has not been investigated in a population‐based setting. The use of high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery might cause… Click to show full abstract

The incidence of mesenteric ischaemia after resection for rectal cancer has not been investigated in a population‐based setting. The use of high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery might cause such ischaemia, as the bowel left in situ depends on collateral blood supply after a high tie.

Keywords: ischaemia; mesenteric ischaemia; incidence mesenteric; rectal cancer

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2019

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