title: The entrapped EEA stapler. Backing out with ease.
abstract: When the premium CEEA stapler becomes entrapped after performing a low colorectal anastomosis, new instrument design features permit easy removal, avoiding problematic anastomotic injury. After disconnecting the anvil from the cartridge, the anvil center rod can be grasped with a right-angle clamp, allowing the anvil to be angled "sideways" so that it slides by the newly constructed anastomosis and can be withdrawn with ease.
authors: Department of Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
authors: D B
authors: DB
authors: Adams
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers