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case_images: Massive dilatation of the remaining colon and the rectum without detection of a tumor at the anal level (MRI, T2 series).
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case_images: F1
case_images: The MRI showed a massive dilatation of the remaining colon and the rectum without detection of a tumor at the anal level (Fig. 1).
case_images: Intraoperative picture of mucous fistula at the descending colon.
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case_images: F2
case_images: After laparotomy and adhesiolysis the whole sigma and rectum appeared massively dilated (Fig. 2).
case_images: Specimen of the abdominoperineal rectum resection.
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case_images: F3
case_images: The anus was dissected carefully intersphincterically and the specimen was removed completely (Fig. 3).