Open AccessRandomized clinical trial of high versus low inferior mesenteric artery ligation during anterior resection for rectal cancer
Author(s) -
Fujii S.,
Ishibe A.,
Ota M.,
Watanabe K.,
Watanabe J.,
Kunisaki C.,
Endo I.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
bjs open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.974
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2474-9842
DOI - 10.1002/bjs5.71
Subject(s) - inferior mesenteric artery , medicine , ligation , randomized controlled trial , colorectal cancer , superior mesenteric artery , resection , artery , surgery , radiology , cancer
The optimal level for inferior mesenteric artery ligation during anterior resection for rectal cancer is controversial. The aim of this randomized trial was to clarify whether the inferior mesenteric artery should be tied at the origin (high tie) or distal to the left colic artery (low tie).