The use of extraperitoneal colorectal anastomoses in complicated cancer of the rectum and sigmoid
Iaitskiĭ, N.A.; Vasil'ev, S.V.; Volkov, N.O.; Orubo, S.B.
Voprosy Onkologii 38(7): 837-842
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0507-3758 PMID: 1300788 Document Number: 404276
The paper deals with the issue of primary restoration of intestinal continuity in complicated colorectal cancer using extraperitoneal colorectal anastomoses. The study is based on the experience of treatment of 35 cases of complicated colorectal cancer. It was concluded that, to assure primary restoration of intestinal continuity, the risk of surgery must be weighed with respect to extent of disease, and adequate anesthesiologic and postoperative intensive care is required. The procedure should be performed at a specialized surgical institution.