Abstract
Twenty-three patients submitted to low stapled anterior resection for rectal carcinoma were studied by clinical questionnaire and manometry in order to assess anorectal function. Results were compared with those obtained from 11 patients submitted to the same procedure by hand suture.
Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] [Use of mechanical staplers in low anterior resection: functional findings] |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 633-635 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IL GIORNALE DI CHIRURGIA |
Volume | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 1990 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anal Canal
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Manometry
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Complications
- Rectal Neoplasms
- Rectum
- Surgical Staplers
- Suture Techniques