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Fig. 3

From: Sphincter-saving resection by cluneal arched skin incision for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the lower rectum: a case report

Fig. 3

a The patient was placed in the jackknife position, with the buttocks parted by adhesive strapping. b This is the image of the tumor resection, showing an opening of the rectum (arrow). c The rectal wall was closed using the Gambee’s method with suturing of the muscle layer. d The tumor, lifted via digital rectal examination, was extracted with a safety margin. e This is the schema of Fig. 3b

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