title: Significance of the pecten band in anorectal surgery.
abstract: Constricting fibrous tissue in the subepithelial tissue of the terminal anus found at operation should be partially resected. Postoperative anal stenosis is prevented thereby, and superior functional and anatomic end results are attained.
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*