Use of a suture holder facilitates transanal anastomosis.

Hirata, K; Okazaki, K; Nagata, N; Itoh, H; Ohsato, K · Dis Colon Rectum · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report here that use of a suture holder facilitates transanal anastomosis in cases of total proctocolectomy or low rectal anastomosis. Feasible control of multiple interrupted suturing and unhampered visibility of the entire process are made possible with this approach.

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