ISSN:
1530-0358
Keywords:
Biofragmentable anastomotic ring
;
BAR
;
Low anterior resection
;
LAR
;
BAR-adapter
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract PURPOSE: The biofragmentable anastomotic ring (BAR) is now accepted as an alternative anastomotic method to handsewn and stapled anastomosis in colonic surgery. However, for a short rectal stump in a narrow pelvis, it is rather difficult to use the BAR in a low anterior resection. METHOD: To overcome the difficulty, we designed and used a BAR-adapter to facilitate biofragmentable ring anastomosis following low anterior resection in eight patients with rectal cancers. RESULTS: There was no case in our series having received conversion to other methods. There was no significant complication associated with this technique. CONCLUSION: With the BAR-adapter, the applicability of the BAR can be greatly expanded in colorectal anastomosis following low anterior resection.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02050151
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