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Massive dilatation of the remaining colon and the rectum without detection of a tumor at the anal level (MRI, T2 series).
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F1
The MRI showed a massive dilatation of the remaining colon and the rectum without detection of a tumor at the anal level (Fig. 1).
Intraoperative picture of mucous fistula at the descending colon.
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F2
After laparotomy and adhesiolysis the whole sigma and rectum appeared massively dilated (Fig. 2).
Specimen of the abdominoperineal rectum resection.
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F3
The anus was dissected carefully intersphincterically and the specimen was removed completely (Fig. 3).