Performing handsewn coloanal anastomosis with the pursestring suture anoscope.
The pursestring suture anoscope, originally developed for the procedure for rectal prolapse and hemorrhoids, has been successfully used when performing coloanal anastomosis. The use of this tool for handsewn coloanal anastomosis can achieve relatively atraumatic results to the patient. It is a suitable and handy tool that makes handsewn transanal colonanal anastomosis simple and easy to perform.
Chin
Chih-Chien
CC
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 6 West, Chia-Pu Rd, Putz City, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
Huang
Wen-Shih
WS
Yeh
Chung-Hung
CH
Wang
Jeng-Yi
JY
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*