Anastomotic recurrence of rectal adenoma after anterior resection

Case report
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Abstract

Transanal local excision of posterior benign rectal tumors is usually safe. Here, we report a case of transanal excision of a posterior anastomotic recurrence of a rectal adenoma after a stapled anterior resection that resulted in perforation into the peritoneal cavity.

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© Springer-Verlag 2003

Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Scotland DD1 9SVUnited Kingdom

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