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Radiological Recanalization of an Occluded Anterior Resection Anastomosis

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We present a case of occluded colorectal anastomosis following surgery for rectal tumor. Contrast enema and antegrade ileography confirmed occlusion by a thin membrane. This was thought amenable to needle puncture and placement of a temporary stent under fluoroscopy guidance, avoiding surgery and its associated morbidity. This provides a minimally invasive alternative to surgery and has only been reported once before.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, HU3 2JZ, United Kingdom

    A. Rahman & J.E.I. Cast

  2. Department of General Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU1 35JQ, United Kingdom

    J.B. Cowley & J.E. Hartley

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Rahman, A., Cowley, J., Hartley, J. et al. Radiological Recanalization of an Occluded Anterior Resection Anastomosis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 29, 1160–1162 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-005-0250-6

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