European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 59-66 , February 2011

Quality of life following reversal of temporary stoma after rectal cancer treatment

  • Claire Taylor

      Affiliations

    • Burdett Institute of Gastrointestinal Nursing, Kings College, London, UK
    • St Mark’s Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow HA1 3UJ, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Burdett Institute of Gastrointestinal Nursing, Kings College, London, UK. Tel.: +44 020 8869 5434.
    • ,
  • Lindsey Morgan

      Affiliations

    • Stoma Care CNS, Chelsea and Westminster Stoma Department, London, UK

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2010.06.002

European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 59-66 , February 2011

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