Destructive colon injuries requiring resection: Is colostomy ever indicated?
CONCLUSION
Liberal primary anastomosis should be considered in almost all patients with destructive colon injuries requiring resection, irrespective of risk factors.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Therapeutic/Care Management; Level IV.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: INDEPENDENT SUBMISSIONS Source Type: research