A modified technique for stapled anastomosis after the Hartmann procedure.
In 15 patients the intestinal continuity after Hartmann's operation was restored by a stapling technique which facilitates anastomosis without mobilization of the 'blind' rectal stump. No signs of anastomotic leak was observed, and at follow-up 6-12 months later there were no strictures.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers