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  • Title: [Mechanical trans-sutural colorectal anastomoses in the treatment of rectal cancer].
    Author: Lungarotti F, Giacchi R, Foglietti GP.
    Journal: G Chir; 1992 Apr; 13(4):171-3. PubMed ID: 1637623.
    Abstract:
    The Authors report on 52 rectal cancers treated with anterior resection and mechanical anastomosis according to the Knight and Griffen technique. Such technique is quite practical, allows for easier sphincter-saving operations and is followed by a very low percentage of fistulas and anastomotic stenoses. In this series, a good anorectal function was restored in 6-12 months even in very low anastomoses; sexual complications were registered in 8% of cases; urinary troubles were not significant. The Authors conclude that the Knight & Griffen procedure is useful and advantageous.
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