THE INADEQUATE DOUGHNUT TECHNIQUE FOR STAPLING IN RIGID RECTUMS

Authors
HEAH SM SEOWCHOEN F
Citation
Sm. Heah et F. Seowchoen, THE INADEQUATE DOUGHNUT TECHNIQUE FOR STAPLING IN RIGID RECTUMS, Diseases of the colon & rectum, 39(1), 1996, pp. 103-104
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Journal title
Diseases of the colon & rectum → ACNP
ISSN journal
00123706
Volume
39
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
103 - 104
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-3706(1996)39:1<103:TIDTFS>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
PURPOSE: A technique to achieve sound anastomosis of a stiff irradiate d rectum is described. METHOD: After application of the pursestring, m anipulation of the rectal stump creates an inadequate doughnut anterio rly after firing the circular stapler, which is conveniently repaired manually. RESULTS: A sound anastomosis is achieved. CONCLUSION: This t echnique is efficient and reliable for creating a sound anastomosis in the rigid rectum.