| Literature DB >> 3803121 |
Abstract
Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids has had a low incidence of complications until recently, when five deaths resulted from bacterial septicemia or toxemia. The case presented describes a severe soft-tissue infection following banding successfully treated with antibiotics, surgical debridement, and hyperbaric oxygen.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3803121 DOI: 10.1007/bf02554954
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dis Colon Rectum ISSN: 0012-3706 Impact factor: 4.585