Double decompression of presacral collection by heald anal stent and foley catheter combination

The authors demonstrate the effective drainage of presacral sepsis following low anterior resection surgery using the novel approach of both the Heald anal stent and a Foley catheter combined. The Heald stent was placed trans-anally without the need for anaesthetic and an 18Fr Foley was placed throu...

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Main Authors: Dean A. Godfrey, Guy F. Nash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-11-01
Series:Surgical Techniques Development
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/std/article/view/2841