Transanal Tube as a Means of Prevention of Anastomotic Leakage after Rectal Cancer Surgery

Conclusions: Our study showed that the use of a transanal tube in low anterior resection for rectal cancer could potentially be a simple and effective method of reducing anastomotic leakage. In order to prove our observations, larger prospective randomized studies should be performed.Viszeralmedizin 2014;30:3
Source: Viszeralmedizin - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research