Abstract
Abstract
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A case of spontaneous perforation of the rectum by a locally advanced prostatic carcinoma is described. The mechanisms of rectal involvement by prostatic carcinoma are discussed, focusing attention on the difficulties in differential diagnosis with primary carcinoma of the rectum.
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