Moesgaard F, Kirkegaard P, Lykkegaard Nielsen M, Hjortrup A
Acta Chir Scand. 1984;150(8):693-4.
In 15 patients the intestinal continuity after Hartmann's operation was restored by a stapling technique which facilitates anastomosis without mobilization of the 'blind' rectal stump. No signs of anastomotic leak was observed, and at follow-up 6-12 months later there were no strictures.
