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. 1999 Nov;42(11):1472-4.
doi: 10.1007/BF02235050.

Stapler-facilitated rectal eversion

R D Dignan  1 , J A Kwa, T A Odom
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Stapler-facilitated rectal eversion

R D Dignan et al. Dis Colon Rectum. 1999 Nov.

Abstract

Sphincter-preserving procedures have come to play an increasingly important role in colon and rectal surgery. In certain situations, rectal eversion can be an invaluable aid in performing a sphincter-saving operation. We present a new method to evert the rectum using the curved circular stapler.

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