title: Low side-to-side sigmorectal anastomosis with intestinal staplers.
abstract: The radiologic appearance of a side-to-side stapled sigmoid to rectal anastomosis is described. Barium which collects in the stump of the sigmoid may give the false appearance of a anastomotic leak and unnecessarily delay colostomy closure. Oblique views and observation in the radiologic suite for emptying of the distal stump will confirm this condition.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques