Caecorectal anastomosis by Deloyers' procedure has the disadvantage of crea
ting torsion of the vascular pedicle. The technique reported here is a simp
le mechanical antiperistaltic anastomosis without inversion of the caecum.
This technique was performed successfully in 26 patients after subtotal col
ectomy for multiple colonic carcinomas or severe constipation. (C) 2000 Edi
tions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.