Sphincter-preserving operations in rectal cancer
Napalkov, P.N.; Tonuzov, E.G.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 116(4): 60-61
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 960497 Document Number: 108169
Among 418 rectal operations for cancer in 63 cases abdomino-anal resection (amputation) of the rectum was performed with descending of the colon, if indicated. The following postoperative complications were observed: necrosis of the descended colon, scarring strictures, various urinary disturbances, peritonitis. The postoperative mortality made 3 per cent.