Instrument for dilatation of stenotic colorectal anastomosis.
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Abstract
The use of a modified Starck dilator in the treatment of anastomotic stenosis in the distal 15 cm of the rectum is described. This technique is a suitable alternative for use in hospitals where more sophisticated instrumentation is not available.
Medical subject headings
- Colon
- Constriction, Pathologic
- Dilatation
- Rectum