POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS WITH DOLICHOMEGACOLON FOLLOWING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL TREATMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Abstract
Background: Dolichomegacolon, characterized by abnormal elongation and dilation of the colon, presents significant clinical challenges in surgical management. Minimally invasive surgical approaches have emerged as preferred treatment modalities, offering potential advantages in postoperative outcomes and quality of life. This comprehensive review examines current evidence regarding postoperative management strategies and quality of life outcomes in patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery for dolichomegacolon.
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