Intersphincteric resection for low rectal tumors /

The work describes a new method of sphincter salvage in surgery of rectal cancer. Low tumors of the rectum are traditionally treated with amputation of the rectum. However, this operation is not well-received by patients, since it results in a permanent colostomy. By contrast, intersphincteric resec...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Metzger, Peter, Schiessel, Rudolf
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna 2012.
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