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Long-term outcomes of biological mesh repair following extra levator abdominoperineal excision of the rectum: an observational study of 100 patients.

Thomas, PW; Blackwell, James; Herrod, Philip; Peacock, Oliver; Singh, Rajeev; Williams, John P; Hurst, NG; Speake, WJ; Bhalla, Ashish; Lund, Jonathan (2019-08)

BACKGROUND: Current evidence suggests that pelvic floor reconstruction following extralevator abdominoperineal excision of rectum (ELAPER) may reduce the risk of perineal herniation of intra-abdominal contents. Options for ...

Safe investigation of isolated change in bowel habit with a flexible sigmoidoscopy? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Herrod, Philip; Boyd-Carson, H; Doleman, Brett; Blackwell, James; Hardy, E; Harper, Frazer; Lund, Jonathan (2019-07)

INTRODUCTION: Public awareness campaigns have led to increasing referrals of patients to colorectal surgery for possible cancer. Change in bowel habit, is traditionally described as a symptom of a left sided bowel cancer. ...