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Data on life sciences described by researchers at University of Sao Paulo

Published in Telemedicine Law Weekly, February 14th, 2009

"Transanal access is one of many currently used procedures for rectal cancer treatment. The techniques used for local excision include conventional transanal excision, posterior access, therapeutic colonoscopy and transanal endoscopic approaches," researchers in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil report.

"The aim of the present study was to present a new surgical proctoscope for the endoscopic transanal excision of rectal lesions. A cylindrical proctoscope with a diameter of 4 cm was devised and built. The end inserted into the anus has a bevelled aspect and rounded borders, allowing correct exposure of the anal lesion. The rectoscope is fixed to the anal border with surgical...

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Source: Telemedicine Law Weekly (2009-02-14)

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