Anno 12, n. 184, 10 ottobre 2014
 
 
 
 
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In this issue:

Editorial 
 
Prevention of surgical site infection: still an important challenge in colorectal surgery
S. Biondo
 
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Review 
 
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing different techniques with primary closure for chronic pilonidal sinus
J. M. Enriquez-Navascues , J. I. Emparanza , M. Alkorta & C. Placer
 
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Review 
 
Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas due to complicated colonic diverticular disease: a systematic review
R. Cirocchi , G. Cochetti , J. Randolph , C. Listorti , E. Castellani , C. Renzi , E. Mearini & A. Fingerhut
 
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Original Article 
 
Intraoperative bleeding and haemostasis during pelvic surgery for locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer: a prospective evaluation
V. A. Bonello , A. Bhangu , J. E. F. Fitzgerald , S. Rasheed & P. Tekkis
 
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Original Article 
 
Psycho-echo-biofeedback: a novel treatment for anismus—results of a prospective controlled study
F. Del Popolo , V. M. Cioli , T. Plevi & M. Pescatori
 
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Original Article 
 
Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap and quality of life following abdominoperineal excision for rectal cancer: a multi-institutional study
V. O’Dowd , J. P. Burke , E. Condon , D. Waldron , N. Ajmal , J. Deasy , D. A. McNamara & J. C. Coffey
 
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Original Article 
 
Rectal mucosal prolapse in males: surgery is effective for fecal incontinence but not for obstructed defecation
O. Schwandner & B. Schrinner
 
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Original Article 
 
The role of loose seton in the management of anal fistula: a multicenter study of 200 patients
M. E. Kelly , H. M. Heneghan , F. D. McDermott , G. J. Nason , C. Freeman , S. T. Martin & D. C. Winter
 
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Original Article 
 
Surgical site infections following short-term radiotherapy and total mesorectal excision: results of a randomized study examining the role of gentamicin collagen implant in rectal cancer surgery
A. Rutkowski , L. Zając , L. Pietrzak , M. Bednarczyk , A. Byszek , J. Oledzki , T. Olesiński , M. Szpakowski , P. Saramak & M. Chwalinski
 
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Original Article 
 
Randomized controlled trial comparing Moviprep® and Phosphoral® as bowel cleansing agents in patients undergoing colonoscopy
S. Haas , L. M. Andersen & T. Sommer
 
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Original Article 
 
Circumferential resection margins of rectal tumours post-radiotherapy: how can MRI aid surgical planning?
E. R. McGlone , V. Shah , C. Lowdell , D. Blunt , P. Cohen & P. M. Dawson
 
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Original Article 
 
Effect of a new synbiotic supplement on symptoms, stool consistency, intestinal transit time and gut microbiota in patients with severe functional constipation: a pilot randomized double-blind, controlled trial
G. Bazzocchi , T. Giovannini , C. Giussani , P. Brigidi & S. Turroni
 
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Technical Note 
 
Surgery for complex perineal fistula following rectal cancer treatment using biological mesh combined with gluteal perforator flap
G. D. Musters , O. Lapid , W. A. Bemelman & P. J. Tanis
 
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Cochrane Digest 
 
The volume–outcome relationship in colorectal surgery
O. Faiz
 
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