title: Perioperative topical nitrate preserves sphincter function in patients undergoing transanal stapled anastomosis.
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Robin K S
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009824:Ointments; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D009824:Ointments; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D005996:Nitroglycerin