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[[Image:Rectum - anterior view.jpg|right|thumb|An addominoperineal resection specimen prior to opening and [[inking]].]] | |||
This protocol deals with '''abdominoperineal resection grossing'''. | This protocol deals with '''abdominoperineal resection grossing'''. | ||
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
This is a relatively uncommon specimen. APRs are done for distal [[colorectal carcinoma|rectal cancer]]s when a [[lower anterior resection]] is not feasible. | [[Image:Abdominoperineal resection.jpg|thumb|right|300px|An illustration of what is done in an abdominoperineal resection and the result.]] | ||
This is a relatively uncommon specimen. APRs are done for distal [[colorectal carcinoma|rectal cancer]]s when a [[lower anterior resection]] (LAR) is not feasible. | |||
LAR are the preferred surgery for rectal cancer, as individuals post-APR are left with a permanent [[stoma]] and expel fecal material into a bag. | |||
==Protocol== | ==Protocol== | ||
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*Circumference - distal end: ___ cm. | *Circumference - distal end: ___ cm. | ||
*Rectum length (distal margin to mesorectal reflection): ___ cm. | *Rectum length (distal margin to mesorectal reflection): ___ cm. | ||
*Skin (anal): ___ cm. | |||
Appearance - external: | Appearance - external: | ||
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===Alternate approaches=== | ===Alternate approaches=== | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease]]. | *[[Sigmoidectomy for diverticular disease]]. | ||
*[[Donuts]]. | |||
*[[Rectum]]. | |||
===Related protocols=== | ===Related protocols=== | ||
*[[Lower anterior resection for cancer grossing]]. | *[[Lower anterior resection for cancer grossing]]. | ||
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{{Reflist|1}} | {{Reflist|1}} | ||
[[Category:Gastrointestinal pathology]] | [[Category:Gastrointestinal pathology]] | ||
[[Category:Gross pathology]] | [[Category:Gross pathology]] | ||