title: [Trans-sphincteric approach by the Mason method in the local excision of neoplasms of the medium third of the rectum].
abstract: The authors report on the trans-sphincteric access to the rectum according to Mason's technique for the local excision of rectal tumors. On the basis of their experience, they confirm that this technique is easy to perform and that it is reliable as regards preservation of anal continence.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques
vernacular_title: L'accesso trans-sfinterico secondo Mason nell'asportazione locale delle neoplasie del III medio del retto.