title: Use of glucagon in conjunction with the end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) stapling device for low anterior anastomoses.
abstract: We have found intravenous glucagon useful in overcoming the spasm of the rectal stump that one sometimes encounters while performing transanal end-to-end anastomosis using the EEA stapling device.
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D005934:Glucagon / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D008722:Methods; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013035:Spasm / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013528:Surgical Staplers
chemical_list: D005934:Glucagon