| Literature DB >> 9934842 |
J Hida1, M Yasutomi, T Maruyama, A Nakajima, T Uchida, T Wakano, T Tokoro, R Kubo, H Umemura, K Shindo.
Abstract
Perineal rectosigmoidectomy with a hand-sewn anastomosis is thought to be the most appropriate procedure for elderly patients deemed unfit to tolerate a major abdominal operation. However, the use of a circular stapling device to perform the coloanal anastomosis following rectosigmoidectomy shortens the operative time and provides a more secure anastomosis than the traditional hand-sewn technique.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 9934842 DOI: 10.1007/bf02482980
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Today ISSN: 0941-1291 Impact factor: 2.549