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Anocutaneous line

Known as: Linea anocutanea, Pectinate Line. 
The line between the simple columnar epithelium of the rectum and the stratified epithelium of the anal canal.
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Endoscopic transanal vacuum-assisted rectal drainage (ETVARD): an optimized therapy for major leaks from extraperitoneal rectal anastomoses
Background and study aims: Patients and methods: Results: P P Conclusions: 
2005
2005
Transanal repair of rectocele and full rectal mucosectomy with one circular stapler: a novel surgical technique
We present a new surgical stapling technique for treatment of rectocele when associated with internal mucosal prolapse or… 
2004
2004
[Doppler-guided transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation].
The usual surgical treatment for haemorrhoids consists in excision of the piles and ligation of the hemorrhoidal plexus, with… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Associated anomalies in intestinal neuronal dysplasia.
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Intestinal neuronal dysplasia (IND) is a complex alteration of the enteric nervous system (ENS) that may… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Restorative Proctocolectomy or Rectum-Preserving Surgery in Patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Results of a Prospective Study
Abstract Surgical treatment of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is still controversial. From 1984 we carried out a… 
1993
1993
Transanal endorectal coloanal anastomosis for Hirschsprung's disease
In adults, transanal endorectal colo- or ileoanal anastomosis has recently been advocated for low rectal malignancies and… 
1985
1985
Sphincter-saving procedure for treatment of diffuse cavernous hemangioma of the rectum and sigmoid colon
Two cases of diffuse cavernous hemangioma of the rectum and rectosigmoid colon are reported. Sphincter-saving procedures were… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
"H-type" urethroanal fistula.
1973
1973
Intensity and proximal extension of acetylcholinesterase activity in the mucosa of the rectosigmoid in Hirschsprung's disease.
Review
1966
Review
1966
Anal and perianal malignant neoplasms: Pathology and treatment
SummaryThe types of malignant anal and perianal neoplasms are reviewed. Factors affecting the choice of treatment and the… 
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