title: A sigmoidoscope to facilitate reanastomosis following a Hartmann procedure.
abstract: The use of a sigmoidoscope to introduce the circular stapler is described. This technique facilitates reanastomosis following a Hartmann procedure.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D020694:Sigmoidoscopes; D013528:Surgical Staplers