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Creation of a coloanal anastomosis is a technically challenging procedure with potential morbidity. Knowledge of the literature is important as surgeons who perform proctectomy should combine clinical judgment with evidence-based literature on coloanal anastomoses to determine the most appropriate anastomotic approach for each patient. This chapter will outline the different sphincter-preserving coloanal anastomotic techniques as well as discuss stapled and hand-sewn anastomoses. Moreover, it will review the different outcomes such as postoperative morbidity and bowel function for each technique by comparing them to see which approach is best.
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Petrucci, A.M., Wexner, S.D. (2018). Optimal Coloanal Reconstruction: J-pouch, Straight, Stapled, and Hand Sewn. In: Schlachta, C., Sylla, P. (eds) Current Common Dilemmas in Colorectal Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70117-2_28
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