Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6250734 | The American Journal of Surgery | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The presence of ascites in CHF patients is associated with increased mortality in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. There is no correlation between ascites and surgical site infection but wound disruption increases in the presence of ascites.
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Authors
Zhobin M.D., Joseph C. M.D., Steven D. M.D., Alessio M.D., Michael J. M.D., F.A.C.S.,