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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Randomized clinical trial to determine if delay from time of penetrating colonic injury precludes primary repair. Br J Surg 2002; 89: 993-8.

Published: 1st January 2002

Authors: Kamwendo NY, Modiba MCM, Matlala NS, Becker PJ.

Conclusion

Some 240 patients were randomized to colostomy or primary repair. Total postoperative stay was longer in the colostomy group, but postoperative complication rates were similar regardless of the delay before surgery.

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