Routine mobilization of the splenic flexure is not necessary during anterior resection for rectal cancer.

Brennan, D J

Routine mobilization of the splenic flexure is not necessary during anterior resection for rectal cancer. [electronic resource] - Diseases of the colon and rectum Mar 2007 - 302-7; discussion 307 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0012-3706

10.1007/10350-006-0811-z doi


Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anastomosis, Surgical
Chi-Square Distribution
Colon, Transverse--surgery
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Rectal Neoplasms--surgery
Retrospective Studies
Survival Analysis
Treatment Outcome