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The treatment of traumatic injuries to the colon and rectum is often driven by past dogma, despite the presence of evidence suggesting alternative methods of care that are associated with similar or improved outcomes. Whether from the battlefield, colonoscopy or foreign bodies, colorectal injuries remain a challenging clinical entity associated with significant morbidity and potential mortality. Familiarity with the different methods to approach and manage these injuries, including “damage control” tactics when necessary, will allow surgeons to minimize unnecessary complications and mortality.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA

    Matthew J. Martin MD, FACS

  2. Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040 Fitzsimmons Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98431, USA

    Matthew J. Martin MD, FACS

  3. Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern – Austin, Austin, TX, USA

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  1. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA, USA

    Scott R. Steele MD

  2. Division of Colorectal Surgery Department of Surgery, UMass Memorial Medical Center University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA

    Justin A. Maykel MD

  3. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH, USA

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Martin, M.J., Brown, C.V.R. (2014). Colon and Rectal Trauma. In: Steele, S.R., Maykel, J.A., Champagne, B.J., Orangio, G.R. (eds) Complexities in Colorectal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9022-7_34

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