Disruption of the internal anal sphincter can occur after transanal stapling.
Farouk
R
R
Academic Surgical Unit, University of Hull, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK.
Drew
P J
PJ
Duthie
G S
GS
Lee
P W
PW
Monson
J R
JR
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000009:adverse effects*