Prone positioning reduces perineal infections when performing the miles procedure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.05.021
Abstract: BACKGROUND Abdominoperineal resection (APR) remains the cornerstone treatment for rectal cancers less than 5 cm from the anal verge. The perineal portion of an APR can be done with the patient in lithotomy or repositioned to… read more here.
Keywords: positioned patients; prone positioning; perineal wound; supine positioned ... See more keywords