Intersphincteric resection for rectal cancer with pull through delayed anastomosis. An alternative to coloanal anastomosis with covering ileostomy

We present ISR with pull-through delayed anastomosis (PTDA) as a surgical option for the management of elective cases, when standard coloanal anastomosis (CAA) is at greater risk of dehiscence or a covering stoma is refused or dangerous.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research