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Editorial
. 2023 Jul 31;12(7):1660-1664.
doi: 10.21037/tcr-23-632. Epub 2023 Jun 26.

Rectal diverticulum: a rare surgical dilemma that manifest in different ways and manageable with new treatment options

Ashutosh Gumber  1 , James O'Kelly  1 , Kawan Shalli  1
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Editorial

Rectal diverticulum: a rare surgical dilemma that manifest in different ways and manageable with new treatment options

Ashutosh Gumber et al. Transl Cancer Res. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Rectal diverticulum; mesh rectopexy; obstructive defecation; robotic surgery.

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://tcr.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/tcr-23-632/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Blood supply course and orientation of sigmoid colon and rectum. Sigmoid diverticulum [1] and perpendicular entry of vasa recta vessels [2] into sigmoid colon, on the contrary to a longitudinal course and an oblique insertion of vasa recta vessels [3] into the rectum, one explanation of the rarity of rectal diverticulum [4].
Figure 2
Figure 2
On the left-hand side of the table shows a summary of presenting symptoms and required potential investigations of rectal diverticulum, and on the right-hand side of the table a summary of treatment options that are available and specific depending on the diagnosis of uncomplicated or complicated rectal diverticulum. EUA, examination under anaesthesia; CT, computed tomography.
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