Abstract
Twenty-three patients submitted to low stapled anterior resection for rectal carcinoma were studied by clinical questionnaire and manometry in order to assess anorectal function. Results were compared with those obtained from 11 patients submitted to the same procedure by hand suture.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anal Canal / physiology
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Manometry
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Middle Aged
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Postoperative Complications
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Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
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Rectum / physiology
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Surgical Staplers*
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Suture Techniques