Varieties of stapled anastomoses in rectal resection.
This article presents numerous illustrations that show a variety of techniques for the restoration of intestinal continuity after low anterior resection. The conclusion is that, at extremely low levels, the EEA stapler anastomosis can be securely performed at levels at which manual anastomosis would not be possible.
D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation