Management of colorectal anastomotic membrane by an endoscopic double-illumination technique.
Two cases of postoperative colorectal anastomotic mucosal membrane completely occluding the lumen of the bowel are described. Although an unusual event, patency may be readily re-established by an endoscopic double-illumination technique.
Anseline
Paul F
PF
Colorectal Unit, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. anseline10@bigpond.com