title: A novel method of rectal occlusion during anterior resection of the rectum.
abstract: An inexpensive and effective method of rectal occlusion during low anterior resection using a commercially available cable tie is described. Its use facilitates cross stapling of the rectum distal to the tumour.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Hewett
mesh_terms: D000285:Administration, Rectal; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000295:instrumentation; D003250:Constriction; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents