Presence of colon carcinoma cells at the resection line may cause recurrence following stapling anastomosis

Summary: Background/Objective: The presence of carcinoma cells in the suture line may result in local recurrence. The purpose of this study was to assess whether carcinoma cells were present along the resection line where the distal clamp was applied. Methods: During surgery, the rectum was clamped...

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Main Authors: Tzu-Chi Hsu, Ming-Jen Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-11-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958417304475