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Sphincter-preserving procedures have come to play an increasingly important role in colon and rectal surgery. In certain situations, rectal eversion can be an invaluable aid in performing a sphincter-saving operation. We present a new method to evert the rectum using the curved circular stapler.
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Dignan, R.D., Kwa, J.A. & Odom, T.A. Stapler-facilitated rectal eversion. Dis Colon Rectum 42, 1472–1474 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02235050
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