Low risk of intra-abdominal infections in rectal cancer patients treated with Hartmann ’s procedure: a report from a national registry

ConclusionsDespite older age and co-morbidities including more advanced cancer, patients undergoing Hartmann ’s procedure had low rates of serious postoperative complications and re-laparotomy. A low HP was not associated with a higher rate of intra-abdominal infection. HP seems to be appropriate for old and frail patients with rectal cancer.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research