Why the study?
What is the operative mortality rate following excision of the rectum?
Population
1395 patients undergoing resection of the rectum
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Operative period
Authors
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Informs risk stratification for rectal excision; leaves open whether modern techniques have lowered mortality in high-risk groups.
What is the operative mortality rate following excision of the rectum?
Operative mortality following rectal excision is 6.7%, with higher risk in males, older patients, and palliative cases.
Hughes et al. (1980) studied this question.
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