title: Spindle cell stromal tumour of the rectum treated by restorative resection.
abstract: Stromal tumours of the rectum and anal canal are rare, representing 0.02-0.03% of malignant neoplasms in the region. Current advice in their management is treatment by abdomino-perineal resection. We report a case of malignant spindle cell stromal tumour in which adequate clearance was obtained whilst preserving the anal sphincter, using a posterior parasacral approach.
authors: Department of Surgery, North Staffordshire Hospital, Stoke on Trent, UK.
authors: J D
authors: JD
authors: Harrison
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Musgrove
authors: R M
authors: RM
authors: Kirby
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome