Disruption of the internal anal sphincter can occur after transanal stapling

Br J Surg. 1996 Oct;83(10):1400. doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800831024.

Authors

R Farouk¹, P J Drew, G S Duthie, P W Lee, J R Monson

Affiliation

¹ Academic Surgical Unit, University of Hull, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK.

PMID: 8944441
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800831024

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Anastomosis, Surgical
Anus Diseases / etiology*
Fecal Incontinence / etiology*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
Surgical Stapling / adverse effects*