title: Single trocar transanal endoscopy in a child.
abstract: Single trocar transanal endoscopic surgery (STTE) is a well-known technique for evaluation and management of rectal lesions in adults. We used an 11mm balloon trocar with a 10mm operative optic, introduced into the anal canal to excise a rectal lesion along with multiple rectal biopsies in a child. Rectal visibility was good with an ease to maintain the rectum insufflated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Federico II University of Naples, Via Pansini 5 80131, Naples Italy.
authors.forename: Ciro
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Esposito
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Escolino
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ascione
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Settimi
keywords: Child; Rectal lesion; Single trocar transanal endoscopy; Transanal surgery
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