High tie versus low tie of the inferior mesenteric artery: a protocol for a systematic review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In anterior resection of rectum, the section level of inferior mesenteric artery is still subject of controversy between the advocates of high and low tie. The low tie is the division and ligation to the branching of the left colic artery and the high tie is the...

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Main Authors: Cirocchi Roberto, Farinella Eriberto, Trastulli Stefano, Desiderio Jacopo, Di Rocco Giorgio, Covarelli Piero, Santoro Alberto, Giustozzi Giammario, Redler Adriano, Avenia Nicola, Rulli Antonio, Noya Giuseppe, Boselli Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/9/1/147