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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jul 15, 2015; 7(7): 55-70
Published online Jul 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i7.55
Published online Jul 15, 2015. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i7.55
Figure 1 Schematic presentation of the perineal phase of intersphincteric resection.
A: Akagi et al[37]; B: Saito et al[49]. a: Total ISR; b: Subtotal ISR; c: ISR + PESR; d: Partial ISR. CLM: Conjoined longitudinal muscle; ISG: Intersphincteric groove; LAM: Levator ani muscle; IS: Internal sphincter; ES: External sphincter; DL: Dentate line; AV: Anal verge.
- Citation: Dimitriou N, Michail O, Moris D, Griniatsos J. Low rectal cancer: Sphincter preserving techniques-selection of patients, techniques and outcomes. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2015; 7(7): 55-70
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v7/i7/55.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v7.i7.55