title: Disruption of the internal anal sphincter can occur after transanal stapling.
authors.affiliation: Academic Surgical Unit, University of Hull, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Farouk
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Drew
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Duthie
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Monson
mesh_terms: 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*