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The patient presented with a 5-month history of rectal bleeding and diarrhea. Colonoscopy revealed a carcinoma at 13 cm and no other significant abnormality to the cecum. The patient’s psychological background included depression, aggression, and a tendency towards litigation.
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(2006). Anastomotic Dehiscence After Anterior Resection. In: Colorectal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-36941-4_96
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