Postoperative wound infections after a proctectomy—Patient experiences
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Postoperative wound infections after a proctectomy—Patient experiences
Poor perineal wound healing and infections after proctectomy surgery cause a significant proportion of physical and psychological morbidities, such as pain, leakage, and abscesses. In the long run, some of these symptoms will lead to extended periods of hospitalization. These kinds of postoperative complications are also associated with delays in possible chemotherapy treatment. The aim of this...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1748-2631
DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v11.30393