Year 12, n. 186, 31 October 2014
 
 
 
 
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In this issue:

Editorial 
 
Explaining the undulating outcomes of perineal rectosigmoidectomy (Altemeier Procedure) for rectal prolapse over the last century: technique matters!
W. C. Cirocco
 
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Review 
 
Penetrating injury to the buttock: an update
R. Lunevicius , D. Lewis , R. G. Ward , A. Chang , N. E. Samalavicius & K. M. Schulte
 
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Review 
 
Postoperative bladder and sexual function in patients undergoing surgery for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of laparoscopic versus open resection of rectal cancer
R. Cirocchi , G. Cochetti , J. Randolph , C. Listorti , E. Castellani , C. Renzi , E. Mearini & A. Fingerhut
 
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Original Article 
 
Perineal stapled prolapse resection (PSPR) in elderly patients for external rectal prolapse: early experience
E. Ram , H. Krissi , A. Zbar , E. Atar , S. Joubran & L. Rath-Wolfson
 
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Original Article 
 
Harmonic scalpel compared with conventional excisional haemorrhoidectomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
C. D. Mushaya , P. J. Caleo , L. Bartlett , P. G. Buettner & Y. H. Ho
 
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Original Article 
 
Comparison of transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation and stapled haemorrhoidopexy in management of haemorrhoidal disease: a retrospective study and literature review
Y. P. Tsang , K. L. B. Fok , Y. S. H. Cheung , K. W. M. Li & C. N. Tang
 
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Original Article 
 
Surgical strategies in the management of recurrent retrorectal tumoursn
A. J. Sagar , W. S. Tan , R. Codd , S. S. Fong & P. M. Sagar
 
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Original Article 
 
Transverse loop colostomy and colonic motility
F. Pucciani , M. N. Ringressi , G. Maltinti & P. Bechi
 
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Original Article 
 
Cost of practice in a tertiary/quaternary referral center: Is it sustainable?
K. G. Cologne , G. S. Hwang & A. J. Senagore
 
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Original Article 
 
Comparison of the effectiveness of infliximab and adalimumab in preventing postoperative recurrence in patients with Crohn’s disease: an open-label, pilot study
A. Tursi , W. Elisei , M. Picchio , C. Zampaletta , G. Pelecca , R. Faggiani & G. Brandimarte
 
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Original Article 
 
Robotic transanal total mesorectal excision: a pilot study
S. Atallah , B. Martin-Perez , J. Pinan , F. Quinteros , H. Schoonyoung , M. Albert & S. Larach
 
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Original Article 
 
Suboptimal results after sphincteroplasty: another hazard of obesity
K. D. Hong , G. DaSilva , J. T. Dollerschell & S. D. Wexner
 
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Original Article 
 
Ileal pouch fistulas after restorative proctocolectomy: management and outcomes
W. B. Gaertner , J. Witt , R. D. Madoff , A. Mellgren , C. O. Finne & M. P. Spencer
 
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Original Article 
 
Cytokine response in peripheral blood indicates different pathophysiological mechanisms behind anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection: a pilot study
M. B. Ellebæk , G. Baatrup , J. Gjedsted , C. Fristrup & N. Qvist
 
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