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rectal tube

Known as: rectal tubes 
A hollow tube that is directed into the colon from the rectum.
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2010
2010
Cone beam CT-based three-dimensional planning in high-dose-rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer.
2001
2001
Early clinical results of endorectal surgery using a newly designed rectal tube with a side window
Background: Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) using the original Buess devices requires the use of a completely closed… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Management of sigmoid colon volvulus.
BACKGROUND/AIMS Sigmoid colon is the most frequent site for a volvulus. The condition has been a formidable one, fraught with… 
Review
1994
Review
1994
The management of acute sigmoid volvulus in Nottingham.
Forty previously undiagnosed cases of acute sigmoid volvulus presenting over five years in Nottingham are retrospectively… 
1993
1993
Anterior sagittal anorectoplasty as a redo operation for imperforate anus.
1985
1985
Prevention of colostomy in partial colonic obstruction by intraoperative rectal tube irrigation
Four patients with partial obstruction of the colon, in whom adequate standard preparation for colonic resection was not possible… 
1985
1985
Early rectal tube removal for improved patient tolerance during double-contrast barium enema examination.
During a five year period, 62 patients each underwent two barium enema examinations. The length of time that the rectal tube… 
Review
1978
Review
1978
Rectal-tube decompression in left colectomy
SummaryA series of 392 patients undergoing anterior resection, in each of whom an indwelling rectal tube was used for anastomotic… 
1968
1968
Rectal tube decompression of left-colon anastomosis
Summary and ConclusionIn a series of 153 consecutive patients who underwent left-colon or colorectal anastomosis, an indwelling… 
1949
1949
FOUNDATIONS OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY
Gives the facts and correlation needed to understand the simple workings of the central nervous system. Serves as a preface to… 
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