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  • Title: A new improved technique for placement of a pursestring suture on the edge of the distal part of the rectal stump using a skin stapler for low anterior resection.
    Author: Kumashiro R, Sano C, Ugaeri H, Madokoro S, Maekawa T, Kumamoto M, Hideshima T, Inutsuka S.
    Journal: J Am Coll Surg; 1994 Apr; 178(4):404-6. PubMed ID: 8149042.
    Abstract:
    Instead of a linear stapler or manual pursestring suture onto the lower part of the rectum, we placed a No. 2-0 Prolene suture on the edge of the rectal stump, using 12 to 16 clips and a disposable skin stapler. This technique is satisfactory for very low anterior resection.
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