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The "inadequate doughnut" technique for stapling in rigid rectums
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Singapore General Hospital.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|January 1, 1996
Abstract
Purpose:
A technique to achieve sound anastomosis of a stiff irradiated rectum is described.
Method:
After application of the pursestring, manipulation of the rectal stump creates an inadequate doughnut anteriorly after firing the circular stapler, which is conveniently repaired manually.
Results:
A sound anastomosis is achieved.
Conclusion:
This technique is efficient and reliable for creating a sound anastomosis in the rigid rectum.