title: An alternative technique of inserting the distal purse-string suture for the E.E.A. stapling device in a low anterior resection.
abstract: A new technique of inserting the distal purse-string suture for the E.E.A. stapling device in a low anterior resection of the rectum is described. The technique is simple and time saving, and does not require any special instruments.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques