title: Villous tumors of the rectum: excision by the posterior approach.
abstract: Villous tumors of the rectum require complete excision for accurate histologic diagnosis. The posterior rectotomy approach of Kraske is presented and described in detail as an excellent method for use in the surgical managment of these lesions. The technic is simple and postoperative morbidity minimal. The procedure is curative for benign lesions and does not interfere with further radical resection of malignant lesions.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010212:Papilloma / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*