title: Resection of the rectum with preservation of continence by means of a transanal anastomosis.
abstract: Resection of the rectum with restoration of continuity via a transanal side-to-side anastomosis is a relatively simple and safe surgical technique for the treatment of tumours localized 9 cm or more from the anus. Even a temporary artificial anus is superfluous. In none of the six patients thus treated was any complication observed, all are normally continent. The technique used is described in detail.
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications