A NOVEL METHOD OF RECTAL OCCLUSION DURING ANTERIOR RESECTION OF THE RECTUM

Authors
THOMAS WM HEWETT PJ
Citation
Wm. Thomas et Pj. Hewett, A NOVEL METHOD OF RECTAL OCCLUSION DURING ANTERIOR RESECTION OF THE RECTUM, Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery, 66(3), 1996, pp. 181-182
Citations number
1
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
00048682
Volume
66
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
181 - 182
Database
ISI
SICI code
0004-8682(1996)66:3<181:ANMORO>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
An inexpensive and effective method of rectal occlusion during low ant erior resection using a commercially available cable tie is described. Its use facilitates cross stapling of the rectum distal to the tumour .