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Surgery for complete (full-thickness) rectal prolapse in adults by Tou, Samson, Brown, Steven R, Nelson, Richard L

“…Complete (full-thickness) rectal prolapse is a lifestyle-altering disability that commonly affects older people. The range of surgical methods available to…”
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Closure methods for laparotomy incisions for preventing incisional hernias and other wound complications by Patel, Sunil V, Paskar, David D, Nelson, Richard L, Vedula, Satyanarayana S, Steele, Scott R

“…Surgeons who perform laparotomy have a number of decisions to make regarding abdominal closure. Material and size of potential suture types varies widely. In…”
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Antimicrobial prophylaxis for colorectal surgery by Nelson, Richard L, Gladman, Ed, Barbateskovic, Marija

“…Research shows that administration of prophylactic antibiotics before colorectal surgery prevents postoperative surgical wound infection. The best antibiotic…”
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Comment on: Impact of internal anal sphincter division on continence disturbance in female patients by Nelson, Rick

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How to Review a Submission to a Medical Journal by Nelson, Richard L.

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Antibiotic treatment for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea in adults by Nelson, Richard L, Suda, Katie J, Evans, Charlesnika T

“…Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is recognized as a frequent cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and colitis. This review is an update of a previously…”
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Lactulose versus Polyethylene Glycol for Chronic Constipation by Lee-Robichaud, Heather, Thomas, Kathryn, Morgan, Jenna, Nelson, Richard L

“…Constipation is a common clinical problem. Lactulose and Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) are both commonly used osmotic laxatives that have been shown to be…”
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Oral Antibiotics Without a Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Colorectal Surgery by Nelson, Richard L

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Antimicrobial prophylaxis for colorectal surgery by Nelson, Richard L, Glenny, Anne Marie, Song, Fujian

“…Research shows that administration of prophylactic antibiotics before colorectal surgery prevents postoperative surgical wound infection (SWI). The best…”
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Non surgical therapy for anal fissure by Nelson, Richard L, Thomas, Kathryn, Morgan, Jenna, Jones, Abigail

“…Because of the disability associated with surgery for anal fissure and the risk of incontinence, medical alternatives for surgery have been sought. Most…”
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Systematic reviews and research waste by Nelson, Richard L

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Efficacy of Fissurectomy and Botox for Chronic Anal Fissure by Nelson, Richard L

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Surgery for faecal incontinence in adults by Brown, Steven R, Wadhawan, Himanshu, Nelson, Richard L

“…Faecal incontinence is a debilitating problem with significant medical, social and economic implications. Treatment options include conservative, non-operative…”
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Epidemiology of fecal incontinence by Nelson, Richard L

“…Nursing home residence is by far the most prominent association with fecal incontinence, with a prevalence approaching 50%. In one major survey, urinary…”
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Chronic Anal Fissures by NELSON, RICHARD L

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Operative procedures for fissure in ano by Nelson, Richard L, Chattopadhyay, Arpita, Brooks, William, Platt, Isobel, Paavana, Thumri, Earl, Sophie

“…Reports of direct comparisons between operative techniques for anal fissure are variable in their results. These reports are either subject to selection bias…”
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Incision and drainage of perianal abscess with or without treatment of anal fistula by Malik, Ali Irqam, Nelson, Richard L, Tou, Samson

“…The perianal abscess is a common surgical problem. A third of perianal abscesses may manifest a fistula-in-ano which increases the risk of abscess recurrence…”
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Antibiotic treatment for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults by Nelson, Richard L, Kelsey, Philippa, Leeman, Hayley, Meardon, Naomi, Patel, Haymesh, Paul, Kim, Rees, Richard, Taylor, Ben, Wood, Elizabeth, Malakun, Rexanna

“…Clostridium difficile is recognized as a frequent cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. The aim of this review is to investigate the efficacy of…”
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Surgery for complete rectal prolapse in adults by Tou, Samson, Brown, Steven R, Malik, Ali I, Nelson, Richard L

“…Complete rectal prolapse is a life-style altering disability that commonly affects older people. The range of surgical methods available to correct the…”
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Operative procedures for fissure in ano by Nelson, Richard L

“…Operative techniques commonly used for fissure in ano include: anal stretch, open lateral sphincterotomy, closed lateral sphincterotomy, posterior midline…”
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