Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer and Visceral Blood Flow: An Explorative Study
Conclusion:
High tie ligation did not seem to decrease colonic limb perfusion, while total mesorectal excision may decrease rectal blood flow. The posterior quadrant of the rectum might be particularly vulnerable to the dissection involved in total mesorectal excision.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Rutegard, M., Hassmen, N., Hemmingsson, O., Haapamäki, M. M., Matthiessen, P., Rutegard, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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