Anastomotic recurrence due to tumor implantation using the double staplingtechnique

Authors
Shuto, T Tsukamoto, T Ohta, Y Takemura, M Ikebe, T Kinoshita, H
Citation
T. Shuto et al., Anastomotic recurrence due to tumor implantation using the double staplingtechnique, HEP-GASTRO, 46(28), 1999, pp. 2521-2522
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology","da verificare
Journal title
HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
ISSN journal
01726390 → ACNP
Volume
46
Issue
28
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2521 - 2522
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-6390(199907/08)46:28<2521:ARDTTI>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
The double stapling technique is indispensable in low anterior resection fo r colorectal cancer. However, to prevent local recurrences due to the drivi ng of cancer cells into the anastomosis, intraluminal lavage should be perf ormed.