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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
This is a very common specimen. It is done for proximal [[colorectal carcinoma|rectal cancer]].
This is a very common specimen. It is done for proximal [[colorectal carcinoma|rectal cancer]].
When a LAR is not possible, as the cancer is too distal, an [[abdominoperineal resection]] is done.


==Protocol==
==Protocol==
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*Circumference - proximal end: ___ cm.
*Circumference - proximal end: ___ cm.
*Circumference - distal end: ___ cm.
*Circumference - distal end: ___ cm.
*Rectum lenght (distal margin to mesorectal reflection): ___ cm.
*Rectum length (distal margin to mesorectal reflection): ___ cm.


Appearance - external:
Appearance - external:
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===Alternate approaches===
===Alternate approaches===
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Donuts]].
===Related protocols===
===Related protocols===
*[[Sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease]].
*[[Sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease]].
*[[Abdominoperineal resection grossing]].


==References==
==References==