Brief Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2013; 19(32): 5309-5313
Published online Aug 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i32.5309
Figure 1
Figure 1 Schematic view of the trans-anal reinforcing sutures. Six to eight interrupted sutures are placed circumferentially along the anastomotic line located within 5-6 cm of the anal verge via the anal canal, including the two corners.
Figure 2
Figure 2 Trans-anal view. A: Crossing point (arrow); B: Reinforcing sutures.