title: A simple test for the detection of intraoperative rectal injury in major urological pelvic surgery.
abstract: We describe our experience with a simple inexpensive test with 2 practical uses: 1) to detect unrecognized intraoperative rectal injury and 2) to assess the adequacy of repair of rectal injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0247.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Pisters
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Wajsman
mesh_terms: D015653:Cystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology