The impact of circular stapler size on the risk of anastomotic stricture following total mesorectal excision in rectal cancer patients: A retrospective cross‐sectional study
Behnam Behboudi,
Seyed‐Mohsen Ahmadi‐Tafti,
Seyyed‐Alireza Hosseini
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionColorectal cancer (CRC) surgery complications are a major issue affecting morbidity and mortality rates. Anastomotic stricture, which occurs in almost 30% of patients after surgery for rectal cancer, is one of the most serious but underreported side effects. In this study, we tried to assess the effect of stapler size on anastomotic stricture rate.Materials and MethodsAt our facility, all patients underwent low anterior resections (LAR) performed using an open laparotomy technique. A contour‐curved… Show more
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