title: [Knight-Griffen ileo-proctostomy after total colectomy].
abstract: The double stapled colo-rectal anastomosis according to Knight e Griffen is currently used following an anterior resection of the rectum. The technical feasibility and the reduced risk of contamination represent the major advantages of the procedure. Accordingly, the Authors have adopted this technique to perform an ileo-rectal anastomosis following total colectomy. Furthermore, the use of a circular stapler with a small diameter allows to create a pseudo-valvular mechanism between the ileum and the rectum. Preliminary results obtained in 7 patients are presented.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di III Patologia Speciale Chirurgica e Propedeutica Clinica, Università degli Studi, La Sapienza, Roma.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Montori
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: de Anna
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gasparrini
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Masoni
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003082:Colectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers
vernacular_title: L'ileo-rettostomia secondo Knight e Griffen dopo colectomia totale.