[Use of mechanical staplers in low anterior resection: functional findings]

G Chir. 1990 Nov-Dec;11(11-12):633-5.
[Article in Italian]

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

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anal Canal / physiology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Manometry
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Rectum / physiology
  • Surgical Staplers*
  • Suture Techniques