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Dis Colon Rectum
; 45(1): 137-9, 2002 Jan.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11786780
RESUMO
Double-stapling techniques for restorative rectal resection have been effective in minimizing local contamination compared with open circular stapling techniques. Inclusion of the transverse staple line closure of the distal rectal stump in the circular stapled anastomosis may minimize the risk of suture line recurrence. A technique for formation of such an anastomosis is described that avoids use of a distal purse string.