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Structure of superior rectal artery

Known as: Arteria rectalis superior, Superior Hemorrhoidal Artery, Superior rectal artery 
The continuation of the inferior mesenteric artery with two branches that descend down either side of the rectum and anastomose with the middle and… 
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Branch of inferior mesenteric artery
Structure of inferior mesenteric arteryVascular System

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Review
2011
Review
2011
Does sacrifice of the inferior mesenteric artery or superior rectal artery affect anastomotic leak following sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis? a retrospective review.
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
The Angiographic Anatomy of the Small Arteries and Their Collaterals in Colorectal Resections: Some Insights Into Anastomotic Perfusion
Objective:The aim of this study was to examine by screening angiography the anatomy of the small arteries and their collaterals… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage: minimally invasive management with microcatheter embolization.
Review
2007
Review
2007
Potential Prognostic Benefit of Lateral Pelvic Node Dissection for Rectal Cancer Located Below the Peritoneal Reflection
Objective:To identify the parameters related to the effective selection of patients who could receive prognostic benefit from… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Transanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation: nonexcisional surgery for the treatment of haemorrhoidal disease
BackgroundTransanal haemorrhoidal dearterialisation (THD) is a nonexcisional surgical technique for the treatment of piles… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Impact of Upward Lymph Node Dissection on Survival Rates in Advanced Lower Rectal Carcinoma
Background/Aims: This study investigated appropriate level of upward lymph node (LN) dissection in advanced lower rectal… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
The superior rectal artery and its branching pattern with regard to its clinical influence on ligation techniques for internal hemorrhoids.
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Anatomic study of the lymph nodes of the mesorectum
PURPOSE: Lymph node involvement is the most important prognostic factor when staging patients with colorectal cancer. The… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Transcatheter arterial occlusion in the management of rectosigmoidal bleeding.
Transcatheter arterial occlusion was performed in five patients with recurrent rectosigmoidal bleeding. Four had malignant… 
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Arterial supply to the human rectum.
The arterial supply to the human rectum was studied in 42 autopsy specimens. 32 were fixed in formalin and dissected. Five were… 
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