Anastomotic recurrence due to tumor implantation using the double stapling technique

Hepatogastroenterology. 1999 Jul-Aug;46(28):2521-2.

Abstract

The double stapling technique is indispensable in low anterior resection for colorectal cancer. However, to prevent local recurrences due to the driving of cancer cells into the anastomosis. Intraluminal lavage should be performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects*
  • Colon / surgery
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Neoplasm Seeding*
  • Rectum / surgery
  • Surgical Stapling / adverse effects*