title: New technique for Hartmann's reconstruction.
abstract: Since the introduction of Hartmann's operation and its broader applications, restoration of intestinal continuity has posed technical challenges and significant morbidity. We describe a technique for Hartmann's reconstruction, utilizing a circular anastomotic stapling device that is simple and fast and that minimizes the potential for contamination, in which the bowel lumen remains closed at all times.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33125.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Viamonte
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McCarthy
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control