Severe rectal haemorrhage after treatment for faecal incontinence
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چکیده
Bulking agent injected submucosally is an alternative effective treatment for faecal incontinence in elderly patients who fail conservative measures. Since most elderly patients are on antiplatelet therapy and are sometimes unaware of their medication, this can lead to serious complications.
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دوره 2014 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014