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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 | *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== | ||